Travel
When you’re traveling for business, a conference or meetings, it’s important to find time away to relax. Here are some suggestions for entertainment, dining, drinking, socializing — just having a good time.
At Doughnut Vault, heaven has a hole in it
Visiting Chicago and your continental breakfast isn’t cutting it? Run, don’t walk, to the Doughnut Vault for one of their divine, old-fashioned-style donuts. It’s one of our best bites.
This Hotel Room Can Be Free — If You Don’t Look at Social Media
The “Check Out Suite” will reward guests who want to share more time with their families and less time on sharing status updates.
Time for a Wake-Up Call for Airbnb’s Business Model
As Airbnb eyes opportunities to attract more event attendees and other business travelers, roadblocks loom on the horizon.
Can the Wellness Movement Make Room for Booze, Too?
W Hotels thinks so. The lifestyle brand is booking its own series of multi-day events that combine workout classes with cocktails.
Florida Shows Off Everything Under the Sun
When VISIT FLORIDA hosted Convene on a press trip in early December, the Sunshine State gave us a tour to remember.
Philadelphia Venues Work Together to Prepare for Army-Navy Game
During a press trip over the weekend of the famed Army-Navy Game at Lincoln Financial Field, the Philadelphia CVB showed how intimate a city can feel when everyone works together.
Bondi Icebergs Pool a Hot Spot in Sydney, Australia
No trip to Sydney is complete without a visit to Australia’s famous Bondi Beach and the ocean pool at Bondi Icebergs. Only 20 minutes from the city center, the pool is a great place to start or end your day while attending a conference at Australia’s newest convention center, ICC Sydney.
14 Can’t Miss Chicago Attractions for Business Travelers
Itching to stretch your legs after days sitting in your meetings or sessions? So many Chicago attractions allow attendees to take a break from the convention hamster wheel. Whether you
Gamble on These Fun Things to do in Atlantic City
If you find yourself in Atlantic City, New Jersey, with some time but little change to spare, don’t worry — hitting up casinos isn’t the only way to pass the hours
Bellhop Bar by Loews Hotels Unpacks Craft Drinks, Nostalgia
Loews Hotels is getting nostalgic this holiday season, serving locally-inspired cocktails from The Bellhop Bar by Loews Hotels. The concept pays homage to “the golden age of the cocktail era” with its use of an oversized steamer trunk retrofitted as a bar and antique, apothecary-style bottles.
Ever-Changing City Museum is a St. Louis Gem
In downtown St. Louis, located just a few blocks from the America’s Center Convention Complex, is a true artistic marvel. With secret caves and passageways, a small circus, and plenty of slides, City Museum is a recycler’s paradise with many of the exhibits constructed from products that were made for other uses.
Detroit Reinventing Itself While Sticking Close to Motor City Roots
Detroit vs. Everybody has helped define the Motor City since Tommey Walker Jr. started printing it on T-shirts in 2012. It made sense, considering the city has made headlines for its population decline, bankruptcy, and the struggles of the U.S. auto industry. But now Detroit has a lot less to be defensive about.