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 the Annual Destination Wedding Planners Congress Marries Business With Pleasure

Approximately 500 wedding planners from 75-plus countries are expected to attend the 7th Annual Destination Wedding Planners Congress (DWP) in Rhodes, Greece, this April, marking a return to the country that hosted the inaugural DWP in Athens in 2014.

BY Casey Gale January 2, 2020

How Technology Can Help Fight Overtourism

Technology gets a lot of the blame for fueling overtourism — can you say Instagrammable moments? But some destinations are finding they can use technology to help lessen the problem of crowded sites. Here’s how and what that means for events.

BY Jennifer Dienst January 2, 2020

How Eclectic Aspen Plays as an Event Destination

A walkable downtown and a range of venue and accommodation options put this mountain resort known as a playground for the wealthy within reach for events, Convene discovers on a recent fam trip.

BY Barbara Palmer December 2, 2019

Irving: Two Texas Destinations in One

A fam trip to the Las Colinas area of Irving, Texas, showcased the city’s new walkable convention district near hotels, the convention center, and the Toyota Music Factory entertainment complex.

BY Curt Wagner November 26, 2019

Finding Serenity — and Activity — in Thailand

From bustling marketplaces to serene resorts, Thailand offers a range of experiences for groups.

BY Jennifer Dienst November 5, 2019

First-Ever Plant Pop-Up Hotel Grows in Chicago

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

BY David McMillin October 23, 2019

Gothenburg, Málaga Named European Capitals of Smart Tourism for 2020

As overtourism becomes more of an issue for cities around the world, here are two recognized by the European Commission for their innovative and inclusive approaches to tourism development. Learn what else made these cities in Sweden and Spain stand out.

October 15, 2019

Buenos Aires to Host ‘50 Best’ Restaurant Event

The Argentinian capital’s dining scene will be in the spotlight when Latin America’s food glitterati arrive next month for a three-day ‘50 Best’ restaurant awards event.

BY Cristi Kempf September 24, 2019

Hamburg is Ready to Make More History as Event Destination

As Hamburg prepares to open the doors of what will be the biggest congress center in Germany, the city already has taken steps to cement its reputation as a top meetings and events destination.

BY David McMillin September 20, 2019

Hotels Find Artful Ways to Help Groups Build Teams

As groups are seeking more ways to solidify their teams during meetings and events, hotels are partnering with local artists to create activities for them.

BY Curt Wagner September 5, 2019

New York City, London Among Cities Topping Planners’ Lists

New York City moved from second place last year to first in the latest rankings on CWT’s top 10 cities for meetings and events in North America. (Courtesy NYC &
BY Cristi Kempf September 4, 2019

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