Places & Spaces
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.
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.
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.
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.
Finding Serenity — and Activity — in Thailand
From bustling marketplaces to serene resorts, Thailand offers a range of experiences for groups.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The FIAE Believes in Puerto Rico
In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico showed the Food Industry Association Executives that the island was still a convention destination worth booking.
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.