Bites & Sites
Leuven, Belgium: A Lesson in Collaboration
The Belgian university town aims to use its knowledge base, and cooperative efforts with industry and government, as a lure for association events.
‘Games of Thrones’ Studio Tour Opening in 2020
The first of several legacy experiences is now official: HBO plans to turn Northern Ireland into a ‘Game of Thrones’ theme park.
‘Wine Down’ in Shipping Container Hotels at Australian Vineyards
Visit Victoria offers unique, luxurious retreats for travelers in Victoria wine country near Melbourne.
Nantes, France, Offers ‘Fresh Approach’ for Meetings
A lesser-known event destination, the French city turned out to be a ‘more interesting’ choice for the European Conference of Oncology Pharmacy.
How Event Strategists Keep F&B, AV Costs Down
Here’s how event professionals are creating memorable attendee experiences without busting their budgets.
San Francisco’s Moscone Center: ‘State-of-the-Art Everything’
San Francisco constantly reinvents itself while holding on to its history, a fact made obvious during a recent tour of the expanded Moscone Center and other spaces the city has to offer.
Real Reasons Convention Attendees Aren’t Booking in the Block
A new study analyzes the attitudes and expectations that drive attendee housing decisions — and it’s not always about saving money.
Top Trends for Incentive Travel
IRF 2019 study finds that mergers, security, and transformational experiences are in the spotlight.
Hudson Yards Has it All: Shopping, Dining, Entertainment
New York City’s newest neighborhood just made its debut within steps of the Javits Center.
Sweet Things San Diego: Come for Yogurt, Stay for Hugs
Frozen yogurt joints come a dime a dozen, but there’s something undeniably irresistible about Sweet Things Frozen Yogurt in San Diego.
At Your Bleisure
What’s on the agenda after the meeting is over? Plenty if you’re in Washington, DC.
‘Ask Rosen’ Helps Make Meeting Planners’ Jobs Easier
Meeting planners hosting events at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando can simply say, “Alexa, Ask Rosen” with the new Amazon Alexa skill created by Rosen Hotels & Resorts.