Places & Spaces
Puerto Rico’s Tourism and Events Industry Thriving in the Wake of Hurricane Maria
The island’s hotels and attractions are up and running six months after the storm.
UNWTO’s Sustainable Tourism Conference Creates Economic Growth in Montego Bay
Industry leaders discussed plans for “inclusive economic and social development” in Jamaica.
New Guest Rooms at Rosen Centre Make It Easy to Stay Connected
The renovated guest rooms are not only functional, simple, and high-tech, but receiving rave reviews from planners.
Three CVBs That are Breaking the Mold for their Destinations
As the competition for events business heats up, some CVBs are reinventing the way they aim to connect with new clients.
Rosen Shingle Creek Offers Versatile Space for Experiential Events
The property has more than half a million square feet of possibilities.
Miami Expands its Event Offerings as Destination Grows
The city is seeing a lot of exciting upgrades in 2018.
How Four UNESCO Creative Cities Attract Business Events
When a destination is named a UNESCO Creative City, it’s usually because of its cultural assets. Does that also help attract business events? Four different Creative Cities think so.
Marriott After the Merger
A little more than a year after Marriott acquired Starwood, head sales & marketing executive Steve Heitzner talks to Convene about how the deal has worked out for the gigantic hotel company’s meetings business.
Innovative Meeting Space: Music City Green Room
Listen to some live music, fight your hangover, or have a Bloody Mary — all in the Green Room.
Small Destinations: Where You’d Least Expect Big Events
Rapid City, South Dakota. Paducah, Kentucky. Adelaide, Australia. They’re not big names on the international-meetings circuit — but their unique knowledge economies recently helped them attract premier global events.
Washington D.C. Draws New Citywide Conferences in 2018
The knowledge hub is attracting more than 20 citywide conventions and special events, many coming to D.C. for the first time.
Cleveland Clinic Drives Innovation at the Huntington Convention Center
The Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland is home to the annual Medical Innovation Summit.