Meetings & Conventions

02/09/2023

Across the board, most U.S. cities have seen costs rise over the past six months — with average daily rates in some destinations now surpassing pre-Covid prices. Changes in scores and also impacted which U.S. and global destinations made the cut on Northstar Meetings Group's latest Interim Report. View the full findings here: https://bit.ly/3lt60F6

Radisson , Discover Atlanta , Vegas Means Business , Visit Houston , Visit Orlando , Visit Phoenix , Visit New Orleans , Visit Salt Lake , Visit Miami , Louisville Tourism , Visit Indy , Visit San Antonio , visitfrankfurt , Visit Dubai , VisitCopenhagen

10/27/2022

This week on the , risk-management expert Bruce McIndoe discusses what the future might hold for our business and personal lives. Topics covered include how automation will solve the problem of , when to expect flying taxis and personal drones to be in wide use, and how can help create a better resiliency strategy for organizations. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3DCMnAV

Eye-opening insights from risk-management expert Bruce McIndoe.

10/18/2022

Congratulations to Northstar's 2022 Influencers! The 17 leaders profiled here are not only focused on their day-to-day tasks, they’re looking at the bigger picture: the betterment of the meetings industry and, by extension, humanity. These visionaries are committed to making more , and . View the full list of influencers here: https://bit.ly/3TsN2Kj

Discover Philadelphia, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Zoom, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Visit Topeka, U.S. Travel Association, SearchWide Global, IMEX, International Association of Accessibility Professionals: IAAP, Destinations International, The LavaCon Conference, Marina Bay Sands, Maritz Global Events, Canada Meetings

These visionaries are committed to making events more accessible, sustainable and diverse.

10/10/2022

The latest findings from the Northstar / Cvent Meetings Industry show demand for remains strong and Q4 is going to be very busy — but attendance numbers still aren't back to prepandemic levels. In fact, 42% of said their attendance this year was less than 75% of what it was pre-Covid. Read more: https://bit.ly/3CJ0Rif

In the latest findings from our ongoing research, demand remains strong and Q4 will be busy.

04/17/2021

Bally's Atlantic City Casino's new owner has pledged to pour at least $90 million into an upgrade of the resort. Plans call for renovations of more than 900 of the property’s guest rooms, along with the intro of new bars and restaurants slated to open by summer 2021. http://bit.ly/NMGAtlanticCity

04/16/2021

A new venue coming to Orlando is the 1,700-seat Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The center will achieve an N1 sound rating — the lowest level at which humans can detect sound. Learn more here: bit.ly/NMGVisitOrlando

04/15/2021

The Tampa Convention Center is adding 18 new meeting rooms overlooking the Hillsborough River; the center recently completed upgrades to its breakout rooms and ballrooms. The center has also initiated a number of health and safety protocols including thermal screenings upon entry, physically distanced room sets, hand-sanitizing stations, frequent touch point cleaning, and food & beverage service safety measures. bit.ly/NMGTampaBay

04/15/2021

City Winery Brisbane is the first inner-city winery to open in Brisbane in over 150 years, sourcing grapes from Australia’s key growing areas. Located in a converted warehouse, the venue offers corporate experiences ranging from wine-blending to a cooking class and wine-making dinner, along with event spaces that include private dining in the wine cellar and events for up to 110 standing in the barrel room. http://bit.ly/NMGAustralia

04/14/2021

A South Florida icon for more than 50 years, Pier Sixty Six Hotel and Marina is undergoing a transformation that will result in 376 guest rooms, suites and villas and more than 40,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event options. bit.ly/NMGGreaterFortLauderdale

04/13/2021

Adventure-craving attendees will enjoy one of the city’s newest attractions, Fritz’s Adventure in Branson. Bringing the outdoors inside year-round, this dynamic, adventure-based facility has 80,000-plus square feet of explorable space. http://bit.ly/NMGBransonMissouri

04/13/2021

Aficionados of artisan beers have a new destination to explore in St. Pete: Grand Central Brewhouse. Just opened in the city’s burgeoning Grand Central District, the two-story 6,000-square-foot brewery specializes in all styles of lager. It also offers a 4,000-square-foot courtyard, beer garden and event space that will be shared with neighboring LALA St. Pete, a restaurant and karaoke bar scheduled to open in late 202. Learn more: bit.ly/NMGStPete

04/09/2021

04/08/2021

What better way to celebrate than with a face-to-face meeting? Here's a photo from GMID Edition, happening now in Tucson, Ariz. Our attendees are excited to get back to in-person events safely!

Visit Tucson, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

03/30/2021

What's new in St.Pete/Clearwater? TradeWinds Island Resorts completed upgrades to its two properties, the 211-room RumFish Beach Resort and 585-room sister property TradeWinds Island Grand, at a cost of $15 million. Learn more: bit.ly/NMGStPete

03/24/2021

With more than 140 species of animals, the Sacramento Zoo also is a site for and , including receptions for up to 600 people and banquets for up to 400 on the Reptile House lawn. http://bit.ly/NMGSacramento

03/15/2021

Australia’s first surf park, Urbnsurf, opened in early 2020, minutes from Melbourne Airport. Featuring next-generation wave technology, the nearly 5-acre inland lagoon is the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. http://bit.ly/NMGAustralia

03/12/2021

Leave it to Dolly Parton to make meetings easy. Not only is the 1,070-seat Dolly Parton's Stampede available for events, but the venue also offers free meeting space, audio visual services, staging and special effects. Private performances are accommodated. The venue, reopening July 1, has restructured its seating to allow six feet of separation between each party and has reduced its seating capacity to less than 50 percent and new safety protocols. Learn more about Branson: bit.ly/NMGBransonMissouri

03/11/2021

The Tampa Museum of Art's eclectic permanent collection leans toward modern and contemporary works, including sculpture, painting, photography and installation art. The museum, which bills itself as the only such institution in the country accessible by boat, hosts private events for groups of up to 800 people. Learn more: bit.ly/NMGTampa

03/10/2021

Getting from one place to another doesn’t always require ground transportation. Found only in Fort Lauderdale, the Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi offers an extensive network of public routes to waterfront restaurants, shops and hotels, and has a fleet of both large and small craft available for private group transportation and tours. bit.ly/NMGGreaterFortLauderdale

03/09/2021

Southeast Florida’s newest waterfront attraction has opened in St. Petersburg. Located adjacent to the city’s vibrant downtown, the 26-acre St. Pete Pier and its impressive cultural and recreational offerings serve as a $92 million investment and major extension to the city’s burgeoning amenities. The wide-open space already hosts several public art installations from internationally renowned artists. Learn more: bit.ly/NMGStPete

03/08/2021

One Atlantic offers sweeping views of Atlantic City's beach, Boardwalk and skyline through floor-to-ceiling windows and an open-air terrace. More than 10,000 square feet of flexible event space accommodates groups of 50 to 1,200 people for cocktail receptions, 30 to 500 for seated luncheons and dinners, and 30 to 750 in theater- or classroom-style configuration. Learn more: bit.ly/NMGAtlanticCity

03/03/2021

Attention Meeting Planners: Your Chance to Win a $200 Gift Card

What criteria do you look for in a meeting or event destination? Which destination services will attract and satisfy your needs and those of your attendees? These are just some of the questions included in this brief perception survey. We want to hear from you! Take our survey and let us know how you perceive the ability of a destination to deliver compelling meeting experiences: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Perception-study

03/01/2021

With its dramatically diverse natural beauty, sophisticated culture, unique flora and fauna, and vast wealth of accommodations and meetings facilities, is a dream destination for groups and planners alike. bit.ly/NMGAustralia

02/28/2021

Why Myrtle Beach? It is at the forefront when it comes to safety and hygiene. It was the first destination in the Carolinas and Georgia to have both a convention center and airport to earn GBAC STAR accreditation — the “gold standard” for cleanliness. bit.ly/NMGMyrtleBeach

02/26/2021

California's charming capital offers 2,000 hotel rooms within walking distance of the convention center, along with myriad restaurants, bars, coffee shops, farmers markets and more. Learn more: http://bit.ly/NMGSacramento

02/24/2021

When it comes to facilitating successful meetings, the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa is uniquely positioned to meet and exceed the needs of meeting planners. Learn more here.

When it comes to facilitating successful meetings, the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa is uniquely positioned to meet and exceed the needs of meeting planners. The resort features more than 60,000 square feet of meeting space and 600 feet of private beachfront, in addition to its world-cl...

02/23/2021

Orlando's legendary appeal to meetings and incentive groups of all ages is due to its magical blend of resorts, venues, dining, air accessibility, activities and — naturally — its theme parks and attractions. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/NMGVisitOrlando

02/20/2021

A bicycle ride is one of the best ways to experience the famed 5-mile boardwalk. Cycle nonstop or pause to enjoy ocean views, shops, and beach-resort treats like salt water taffy and fudge. Learn more: bit.ly/NMGAtlanticCity

02/17/2021

Learn why you should host your next meeting, event or conference in Myrtle Beach. Swipe through our slideshow or head over to bit.ly/NMGMyrtleBeach

02/14/2021

The Branson Convention Center continues to follow the precautionary guidelines of the CDC. The center’s safe/clean “VenueShield” initiative is employed at all venues managed by its parent company, ASM Global. Learn more here: bit.ly/NMGBransonMissouri