Bites & Sites

How Los Angeles is Becoming Even More Meeting Friendly

As the epicenter of the entertainment industry, Los Angeles is well-known for its glitz and glamour, but the city also is polishing its reputation as a premier destination for meetings and events.

BY David McMillin May 7, 2019

Hospitality Trends? ‘Hold on to Your Seats,’ Says Expert

Some global destinations — including the U.S. — have ‘massive’ amounts of hotel rooms in the pipeline. What does that mean for planners?

BY Barbara Palmer May 6, 2019

Around the World (of Calgary) in 3 Hours

They say no visit to Calgary is complete without a taste of Alberta beef. But if you are attending the 2019 World Angel Investment Summit at Calgary’s TELUS Convention Centre in June, you may want to try other culinary treasures by taking a local food tour.

BY Cristi Kempf May 4, 2019

Guadalajara Embraces Innovation

Mexico’s second-largest city looks back and ahead as it woos events that mirror its evolution.

May 3, 2019

How to Create Instagrammable Cocktails for Your Event

From drinks in a bag to carrot cocktail stirs, “everybody is looking for that wow factor, for that Instagrammable cocktail,” chef and mixologist Kathy Casey tells Convene. And that includes your attendees. Here’s how to create magic in a glass.

BY Curt Wagner May 1, 2019

Soul, Community, Planet — and a Different Kind of Pricing

A boutique hotel in Colorado is taking an unorthodox approach to room rates by giving guests a say in the final charges.

BY David McMillin May 1, 2019

Reykjavik Crowned as Europe’s Best

Iceland’s capital takes top honours in Eventex Awards’ ‘Best European Destination’ category.

BY Lane Nieset April 30, 2019

A Plea for Sri Lanka: Don’t Forget Destination

Creative Travel’s Rajeev Kohli urges the events industry ‘not to abandon the destination’ following the recent deadly terror attacks.

April 29, 2019

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