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A Five-Borough Business Events Strategy for Overtourism
To spread the wealth of business travelers, NYC & Company has been working to educate event organizers on opportunities offered by the rest of the city.
Hamburg From Market to Table — Every Step of the Way
During a Hamburg fam trip, Convene’s David McMillin and event professionals, guided by a chef, shopped for and prepared a meal. Here’s what he learned about chanterelles, plums, and team-building in the process.
Meet Me in … New York City
The Big Apple tops STR’s 2019 list of U.S. destinations that meeting planners have their eye on, and across the pond, London leads the pack of international cities on their radar. See what other cities made the list.
Planners Set Records at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center
Organizations expect to see even more growth at their events when the OCCC’s upcoming $605 million expansion is completed in 2023.
Keeping Pace in Vancouver
Vancouver seems to be a magnet for those who think a little bigger, and take a few more chances, says a Convene writer after her recent trip sponsored by Tourism Vancouver.
An Amenity With Benefits Backed by Neuroscience
One hotel offers meeting planners an interactive keepsake that showcases the property and the talents of a local artist — and is calming, to boot.
MEET Denver Event Shows Planners a New Side of the City
The combination city and hotel showcase tour and comprehensive educational event gave planners a chance to meet, experience, enjoy, and tell others about Denver’s meetings offerings.
Discover Puerto Rico Doubles Down on Positive Messages
Discover Puerto Rico reinforces that it remains open for business after governor’s resignation, and underscores the importance of tourism and business travel to its economic recovery following Hurricane Maria.
Small Cities Score Big as Event Destinations
Resonance Consultancy’s ranking of “America’s Best Cities” reveals that “there’s a lot going on in the small city space — more so than ever before.”
Austin’s Growing Tech Scene Means More Resources for Planners
With standout innovation hubs like Dell Medical School, Capital Factory, University of Texas’ IC² Institute, and the upcoming Apple campus, Austin offers planners the best resources for tech meetings.
Seattle’s Most Unique Meeting Venues
Event strategists searching for an unusual venue in the Northwest need look no further than Seattle, where places like Chihuly Garden and Glass, the Space Needle, and the Museum of Pop Culture, among others, are sure to give their attendees something spectacular.
On Site in Orlando: Familiar Venues, New Adventures
Roughly 7.5 million business event attendees flocked to Orlando in 2018, proving the destination has a lot to offer groups.