An online travel agency, a botanical conservatory, and a Chicago hotel teamed up to give travelers what they really want: plant life.

If you’re planning to attend Convening Leaders 2020, consider coming early or staying later to experience all the fun you can in the City by the Bay.

Here’s how planners can accommodate attendees who want to see — and taste — what makes their event destination unique.

Staying focused on the job can be a job in itself thanks to open office layouts, 24/7 email, and a never-ending stream of social media. Share your challenges and tips for avoiding distractions with Convene in a short survey.

In Bangkok, Convene discovers that the magic of a meal at Michelin-star Bo.lan comes from the chef-owner team who have it made it their mission to cook Thai cuisine as it was intended — slowly and sustainably.

We get it, you’re busy. So, the Convene editors have curated the latest tips and trends in the world of work for you. Take a look at what caught our eye this past week.

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.

What food trends and stories should event planners have on their radar? Convene provides a weekly roundup of what’s making news in the F&B and business travel worlds.

San Diego, Nashville, and Singapore are trending for 2020 in Global DMC Partners’ annual Global Destination Index, which presents the most popular meeting and incentive destinations for and identifies up-and-coming markets.

Respondents who complete the questionnaire for Convene’s Meetings Market Survey and you will be entered into a random drawing for a complimentary registration to 2020 Convening Leaders in San Francisco, Jan. 5-8, worth up to $2,080.

Cloud kitchens, food halls, and experiential F&B — including meals fully prepared and served by robots — are among the dining trends that are “creating disruptions” in the Middle East,