Meetings + Events Magazine (2024)

19/02/2024

From hills and history to hiking with goats, Galena, Illinois, serves up Midwestern originality for meeting attendees that will have them chatting about the event long after it concludes.

Read more about the city below.

📸 Enjoy Illinois

From hills and history to hiking with goats, Galena serves up originality for meeting attendees.

18/02/2024

Joseph Graffeo is the new executive chef at Marriott Marquis Houston in Texas, now in charge of managing the hotel’s restaurants that serve everything from breakfast to sports bar cuisine and poolside fare.

Read more about his work below.

📸 Marriott Marquis Houston

The hotel’s dining venues, including Biggio’s Sports Bar and High Dive at the rooftop pool, are under Graffeo's direction

17/02/2024

In the Northeast, vineyards and wineries make ideal event venues year-round. From crisp chardonnay in the spring to a bodied red in autumn, the region flourishes with vino for attendees to sip and chat over.

Read more about the venues below.

📸 City Winery Boston

In the Northeast, vineyards and wineries make ideal event venues year-round, offering seasonal sips perfect for any occasion.

16/02/2024

Digital safety, destination authenticity, sustainability, technology, and mental health were just a few of the findings from Detroit’s Special D Events’ 2024 Event Trends Study regarding what to expect nationwide for meetings and events.

Read more about the findings below.

📸 Adobe Stock

Special D Events has released its list of 2024 Event Trends, identifying key focus areas for meeting planners across the U.S. and beyond.

15/02/2024

The Global Ambassador hotel opened in the Phoenix, Arizona, area in December and features 141 rooms alongside five on-site culinary destinations and event space for groups of eight to 450 attendees.

Read more about the hotel below.

📸 The Global Ambassador

The Global Ambassador hotel opened in the Phoenix, Arizona, area this December, and the luxury hotel exudes the sophistication of Sam Fox.

15/02/2024

As winter travelers flock to Colorado’s renowned ski resorts, the challenges of severe weather and heavy traffic amplify. Choosing a reputable transportation company becomes paramount to ensure timely arrivals, as well as safety and comfort. Read more below!

📸 Hermes Worldwide, Inc.

As winter travelers flock to Colorado’s renowned ski resorts, the challenges of severe weather and heavy traffic amplify. Choosing a reputable transportation company becomes paramount to ensure timely arrivals, as well as safety and comfort.

14/02/2024

Wild Coast Excursions based in Juneau, Alaska, offers experiences of a lifetime that planners can add onto an event itinerary that bring groups up close with Alaska’s stunning landscape and wildlife.

Read more about the activities below.

📸 Peter Nave, Wild Coast Excursions

Juneau-based Wild Coast Excursions offers experiences of a lifetime, bringing groups up close with Alaskan wildlife.

13/02/2024

Small enough to be charming, yet large enough to house America In Bloom’s “Coolest Downtown,” Holland’s city center serves up three luxury hotels and an eclectic mix of meeting spaces—all within a walkable four-block radius. Read more below!

📸 Discover Holland

With 244 luxury hotel rooms, 18 meeting venues, and one unique downtown destination, Holland has much to offer planners.

13/02/2024

The proof is in the pudding—or rather, on the menu—of these remarkably diverse and quintessentially Minnesota restaurants that will serve as memorable meeting destinations for groups.

Read more about the venues below.

📸 Spoon and Stable

The proof is in the pudding—or rather, on the menu—of these remarkably diverse quintessentially Minnesota restaurants.

12/02/2024

The Kimpton Claret Hotel will be opening in Denver, Colorado's, Belleview Station neighborhood this spring, featuring dynamic meeting spaces, luxury amenities, and stunning Rocky Mountain views that will enhance any event.

Read more about the hotel below.

📸 Kimpton Claret Hotel

This second Kimpton property will provide dynamic meeting spaces, luxurious amenities, and Rocky Mountain views.

11/02/2024

From the first meeting with a planner to the day of the event, dreams matter to David Putnicki, general manager at Hotel Viata in Austin, Texas. All the details in between help him organize creative meeting experiences attendees will remember.

Read more about his work below.

📸 Joi Conti Photography, LLC

Creative and diverse meeting experiences inspire Hotel Viata’s David Putnicki to help create lasting memories for groups.

10/02/2024

The Bradenton area in West Florida is welcoming a major $48 million renovation of the Bradenton Area Convention Center currently underway, as well as the new Marriott Palmetto Resort & Spa set to open this spring.

Read more about the updates below.

📸 Visit Bradenton Gulf Islands

Exciting new additions to the Bradenton area bring a breath of fresh air for meeting-goers in West Florida.

09/02/2024

Put the environment first with any one of several sustainability-oriented venues, planners, and programs across the Northeast. From LEED certifications and rooftop gardens to transportation by bike, the choices are endless to go green.

Read more about the options below.

📸 Dane Isaac, Brooklyn Grange

Put the environment first with these sustainability-oriented venues, planners, and programs across the Northeast.

08/02/2024

If you’re gathering in Monterey County, California, this summer, consider taking an excursion to the Castroville area. Known as the “Artichoke Center of the World,” the town and surrounding region will be celebrating the 65th annual Artichoke Festival in June.

Read more about the event below.

📸 See Monterey

Monterey County’s annual celebration of California’s official state vegetable hits a milestone this year.

07/02/2024

Across Illinois, spa hotels and resorts offer an abundance of wellness activities and add-ons that will help attendees relax and rejuvenate between busy meetings.

Read more about the venues below.

📸 The Dana Agency

Illinois flourishes with spa hotels and resorts that relax attendees between meetings and offer rejuvenating group activities.

06/02/2024

The International Association of Exhibitions & Events - IAEE in Dallas, Texas, and EShow: Event Management Solutions in Barrington, Illinois, announced a partnership in mid-January to work together in managing future IAEE annual meetings.

Read more about the collaboration below.

📸 Oscar & Associates

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events and eShow will work together to manage future IAEE annual meetings.

05/02/2024

Meg Baird shares her passion for The Big Easy as owner and president of NOLA DMC, a destination management company in New Orleans, Louisiana, specializing in event design, custom excursions, team-building activities, and more.

Read more about her work below.

📸 GK Photography

Meg Baird uses knowledge of her home city, New Orleans, to produce "flawless," cost-efficient events for her clients.

04/02/2024

A $3.7 billion renovation of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas is officially underway and will transform the entire venue to feature 800,000 square feet of exhibit space along with upgrades to meeting spaces and visitor accessibility.

Read more about the renovation below.

📸 Visit Dallas

The phased Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas revamp is slated to begin later this year with massive transformations.

03/02/2024

Across the Southwest, several outstanding venues offer revitalizing spas and relaxing meeting spaces that will enhance any event and give attendees a chance to slow down, recuperate, and rejuvenate.

Read more about the options below.

📸 Amara Resort and Spa

Spa treatments have been known to relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression, lower stress, and improve energy levels—among other things.

02/02/2024

The Fairmont Olympic Hotel in downtown Seattle was first built on the original University of Washington campus in 1924. While celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, it also offers elegant event spaces with striking historic architecture.

Read more about the hotel below.

📸 Fairmont Olympic Hotel

The historic property encompasses an entire city block and features several on-site opportunities for meetings and events.

01/02/2024

Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota, is building a 19,000-seat amphitheater as part of a larger expansion project to bring more restaurants, entertainment options, and a hotel to the campus of Minnesota’s only horse-racing track.

Read more about the new venue below.

📸 Shea Design

A 19.000-square-foot amphitheater is under construction at Canterbury Park in Shakopee and will open in May 2025.

01/02/2024

Located along the pristine shores of the Atlantic Ocean, Martin County, Florida, is a captivating destination that combines the beauty of nature with world-class amenities. While the area is renowned for its uncrowded beaches and expansive parks, it’s also a place where meetings are taken seriously, offering a unique and unforgettable experience for corporate gatherings. Read more below!

📸 Discover Martin County

Located along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, Martin County, Florida, is a captivating destination that combines the beauty of nature with world-class amenities.

31/01/2024

The imminent sale of the historic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, to Arizona-based nonprofit Community Finance Corp., promises significant expansions and a new film center on-site.

Read more about the new ownership below.

📸 The Stanley Hotel

The imminent sale of the historic Estes Park property promises significant expansions and a new film center.

30/01/2024

Dining is an experience when it comes to events, and caterers across Illinois are making a name for themselves with plates featuring unique touches and ingenious ideas that attendees will remember long after the gathering concludes.

Read more about catering options below.

📸 Jewell Events Catering

These days, food is a lot more than sustenance. It’s an experience, and in the case of corporate and nonprofit meetings, eating has become an event within an event. In-person gatherings are alive and thriving once again, but this time, creativity is what’s trending among today’s Chicagoland ca...

30/01/2024

Across the bay from downtown San Diego, California, lies an island full of wonder. Stunning views, breathtaking venues, and team experiences eventgoers will only find on Coronado Island abound. From the beach to the bay is a short walk or drive for event planners, their staff, and event attendees. Read more below!

📸 Discover Coronado

Across the bay from downtown San Diego, California, lies an island full of wonder.

29/01/2024

Cox Business’s Hospitality Network is investing $895,000 in Wi-Fi upgrades for the Fort Worth Convention Center expansion project. The goal is to improve both on-site connectivity for guests and hospitality industry growth.

Read more about the project below.

📸 Austin James

The $895,000 investment in connectivity seeks to improve guest experience and hospitality industry growth.

28/01/2024

Andrea Hennings, founder of Down to the Details event planning based in Pleasant Hill, California, prioritizes preparing for the unexpected through every step of the event-planning journey.

Read more about her work below.

📸 Ella Sophie Bessette

Andrea Hennings prepares for the unexpected through every step of the event-planning journey through her company, Down to the Details.

27/01/2024

The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance based in Washington, D.C.—an organization advocating for the face-to-face business events industry—released its 2024 public policy agenda detailing the five key areas of focus for the year ahead.

Read more about the agenda below.

📸 f11photo, Adobe Stock

The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance made public its policy advocacy agenda for this year for the face-to-face business events industry.

26/01/2024

From stunning waterfront views to year-round group recreation, Marquette, Michigan, is a lively destination for diverse meetings and events that will create lasting memories for attendees.

Read more about the city below.

📸 Aaron Peterson Studios

The hardest thing about gathering for a meeting in Marquette might be choosing what to do while you’re there.

25/01/2024

The AREA15 immersive entertainment district in Las Vegas, Nevada, began construction on its monumental expansion spanning 20 acres. New features will include more experiences, attractions, food, event space, and more.

Read more about the project below.

📸 AREA15

The AREA15 immersive entertainment district will grow with more top-notch experiences, entertainment, and food—plus a Boeing 747 event venue.

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