Places & Spaces

Nothing can color a meeting more than your choice of destination and venue. A global look at destinations, venues, and their relationships with meetings and events.

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

Guadalajara Embraces Innovation

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

May 3, 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

Past Touches Bourbon Orleans Hotel in Spirited Ways

While the Bourbon Orleans Hotel’s Bourbon “O” Bar serves drinks of all sorts, the hotel is known for other kind of spirits — thanks to its past lives. Here’s a look back at the history of this opulent meeting venue in the heart of the French Quarter.

BY Curt Wagner April 19, 2019

Asia Dominates List of Top Event Destinations

Continued proof of an APAC boom — the region holds seven of the top 10 spots in Pacific World’s Most In-Demand Event Destinations 2019.

April 15, 2019

France’s Tech Frenzy Attracting Broad Range of Events

Thanks to government initiatives and support from the president, the nation is making a push on the startup and AI fronts. That spirit is reflected in the events it attracts.

BY Rémi Dévé April 12, 2019

Sustainability on Menu at European Food Summit

Annual event draws top chefs to Ljubljana, Slovenia to dine and discuss industry issues.

BY Lane Nieset April 9, 2019

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