Achieve Incentives

JUNE 28, 2023

A corporate retreat is a perfect way to build rapport within your organization while reenergizing your employees. You are ready to invest significant funds and employee time into a retreat. Do you want business to be the main focus of your retreat? Is the location easy to get to? Sounds great, right?

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 18, 2022

The 500-acre Cedar Lakes Estate in upstate NewYork has seen a huge bump in inquiries for corporate retreats — 150 percent more inquiries than in 2019. “If It was unusual and yet right on trend: A potential client wanted to take their team to Barcelona for what would be the company’s first-ever retreat in its 16-year history.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 13, 2024

Take a further trip for more reward in Spring, 2024 With travel continuing to open up and return to natural form after years of Covid, the world is once again an oyster for meeting professionals looking for an international incentive trip or executive retreat that will be memorable and expand geographical and cultural horizons of attendees.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

New Properties and Meeting Space in Some of Europe’s Most Desirable Destinations Building an incentive experience? A small meeting? A corporate retreat? It’s perfect for incentive meetings with an oceanside twist. An expert concierge team works with you to arrange a tailored group meeting or event. swimming pool.

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Hotel Engine

JUNE 27, 2022

Retreats provide a perfect framework for your team-building activities. Brainstorming company retreat ideas and booking a cozy venue are vital components of building camaraderie. The point of a team-building retreat is to help your employees grow, learn and develop. Brunch, Followed by a Company Strategy Meeting.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 13, 2023

Read More : Lodging Econometrics: New Brands and Delayed Projects Swell Hotel Construction Pipeline United Club Opens at Newark’s New Terminal A This week, United Airlines opened a United Club location in the new Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), marking the first of four airport lounges to open in the terminal.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Fairfax County, Virginia is the ideal place to hold your next meeting, conference, convention, or special event. Visit Fairfax is not only committed to helping you find the perfect meeting venue but also has the expertise within our team to make that happen. Reason #3: We’ve got meeting space galore.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Group gatherings in conference meetings spaces are great. Group gatherings in meeting spaces with a haunted, scary story behind them are better—or, at least, more adventurous. Meeting profs need not deal with spiritual maids or gamblers when planning an event in the property’s 11,000 sq. Congress Plaza Hotel. The Stanley Hotel.

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CSI DMC

APRIL 26, 2023

PLANNING AN UNFORGETTABLE COMPANY RETREAT Looking to plan a company retreat that will invigorate your team, foster innovation, and cultivate a sense of togetherness? Consider travel logistics, like access to airports and travel times people will encounter when considering your location. We’ve got some tips!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Wallet Hub has released a list of the best warmest and coldest locations during the winter, based on several key indicators including cost and travel time. We researched the top meeting venues in each of these destinations. of meeting space. The Convention Center offers clients 72 meeting rooms totaling 204,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 13, 2024

Take a further trip for more reward in spring 2024 With travel continuing to open up and return to natural form after years of Covid, the world is once again an oyster for meeting professionals looking for an international incentive trip or executive retreat that will be memorable and expand geographical and cultural horizons of attendees.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Recent Debuts to Host Destination Meetings with Serious Style The East Coast welcomes spectacular renovations and grand re-openings of unique venues that are certain to invigorate attendees with the charm of their dreamy destination and the distinct character of their storied history. Today, the property offers 70,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2024

Tropical locations offer beautiful beaches with luxury all-inclusive resorts for executive retreats and incentives, but travelers are now wanting something more. Smart Meetings conducted research on tropical locations that offer luxury, eco-friendly business practices and opportunities to authentically enjoy the destination.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

After a long day of conferences, meetings and activities, attendees often flock to the hotel bar to grab a drink before retreating to bed for some much needed rest. Located in the Wine Capital of the United States, the Alila Napa Valley is an adults-only luxury boutique hotel. Alila Napa Valley. While Rusacks St.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

It’s easy to understand why Sunriver Resort has been a treasured destination for meetings for more than 50 years. When you’re ready to fuel up or get social between adventures and meetings, The resort Sunriver resort has ten restaurants and cafes that cater to every taste and occasion. Bachelor’s peak.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Captivating Designs Make Memorable Debuts From the sunny coastline of SoCal to the fog-draped Golden Gate, new and renovated hotels across the charming state of California make for compelling options to host your next meetings, event or retreat. of meeting and event space, made up of seven unique meeting spaces.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Whether you find yourself in Denver, Colorado, Irvine, California or Little Elm, Texas, you’re certain to have your pick of a variety of outdoor adventures; and you can rest easy knowing your meeting needs and relaxation space have everything you’ll ever need. of lobby-level meeting space to the property’s existing 39,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Scotland, Northern Ireland and London debut new luxury and boutique properties New and renovated hotels in pristine UK locations unveil redesigns with the charm of their destination at the forefront. The new design celebrates Irish traditions and the seaside location and preserves the building’s characteristic Victorian elements.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2021

The number of meetings being scheduled now is quickly picking up steam as mask mandates are lifted and people start gathering again, but meeting formats have evolved. With Salamander Hotels & Resorts , a luxury resort management company founded by Sheila Johnson , a Smart Women in Meetings Hall of Fame winner. Ty Brassie.

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Blue Spark Event Design

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

It can be overwhelming to planners when the executive team says, “Find the best location for our next event (insert also conference, incentive trip, board retreat, etc.)!”. Here are some quick strategies to help you find the right location for your next event. This will help guide your event location decisions.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Destinations that make you want to unplug Staying connected to technology and committing to constant communication can feel as though its pertinent to incentive recipients and corporate retreat attendees. The post Off-the-Grid Incentives in Paradise appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Historic spaces, revitalized to illuminate their esteemed pasts, make for meeting destinations certain to stand out as the best of the best. Its beachfront rooftop bar, The Lanai, serves as a multipurpose dining and event space perfect for executive meetings, cocktail events and private dining.

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Blue Spark Event Design

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Client Objective: Design a leadership work retreat for top employees that offered on-brand Instagram-able networking events and an educational opportunity for them to grow within the company. However, finding that type of hotel with the large number of rooms and meeting space required narrowed down the available property inventory.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Read more: More In-Person Meetings in 2023, Says Amex GBT Forecast. Book a trip for meetings or incentives at the remote Mandarin Oriental Canouan. Get ahead of the remote location travel trend by offering a remote location with five-star amenities. So, the question is—where are the travel trends going in 2023?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

WTP’s Frank Harrison Shares the Top Three Business Travel Trends for the Coming Year Frank Harrison As the travel industry around the world continues to recover post-pandemic, new business travel trends have emerged that meeting professionals will have to master to optimize attendance.

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Blue Spark Event Design

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The Client: An international skincare and makeup company with one internal meeting planner and a small support team who’s daily tasks focused not only on events, but also social media and public relations for the entire company. Meeting space management. Client Praise: This executive retreat was truly a great success!

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2022

What meeting planners may be pleased to discover is Asheville’s potential for hosting eventful gatherings. Executives and meetings professionals in search of locations to hold meetings, executive retreats, conferences, and incentive trips will be inspired by Asheville’s spirit, scenic beauty, and fresh mountain air.”.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2023

North America Sees Brand-New Hotels from Hawaii to Florida, and In-Between From coast to coast across North America, experience the storybook capital of America, a socially and environmentally responsible oceanside resort, and a refreshing beachside retreat. of customizable meeting spaces, on a combined 1600 sq. Nearly 23,000 sq.

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Gavel International

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Reading Time: 4 minutes Naples is an upscale seaside town located on Florida’s Gulf of Mexico coast. Serenity, sunshine, and sophistication will meet you on the miles of pristine beaches. The world-class resorts, soft white sand, and gentle ocean surf make a perfect meeting location. Arts and Culture.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 14, 2023

April is Autism Awareness Month, the perfect time for meeting professionals to commit to learning more about how a few simple changes can improve the meeting experience for neurodiverse attendees. Make sure the purpose of the meeting is clear. Clarify outcomes that are hoped for from the meeting. Provide meal options.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 23, 2022

With its award-winning dining, shopping and arts districts; beautiful year-round weather; and proximity to the Pacific Ocean (Newport Beach is 10 minutes down the road) and the ever-iconic Disneyland (only 12 miles away), it’s easy to see why the centrally located city of Costa Mesa is the cultural heart of Orange County.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 10, 2022

You’ll find meeting and event space other places but what you won’t find is all we offer at MGM Resorts. At MGM Resorts, we accepted the challenge of ensuring that our meeting experiences and options are not only robust and plentiful but inspirational as well. Luxury Meetings District. all our destinations. Mandalay Bay Beach.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 10, 2021

Opening in May, the brand-new Kimpton property offers 144 guest rooms with five distinct meeting areas, totaling 3,800 sq. Located at the 19th-century site of Golden Fire Brick Company, interiors will echo history with a mix of vintage and modern elements. of meeting space, a 24-hour fitness center and chef-driven on-site dining.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Meet Chicago Northwest makes it easy to safely get back to meetings and events. can travel to Chicago Northwest in less than four hours, thanks to the region’s convenient location at the edge of O’Hare International, one of the nation’s busiest airports. Attendees from anywhere in the continental U.S.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2022

Sacramento, California can take your meetings and conventions to an entirely new level. The destination’s authentic roots exude rich history, diversity, artistry and flavor — making meetings here anything but ordinary. Accessibility , walkability and convenience come easy for attendees meeting in Sacramento.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2018

The Napa Valley now offers three new ways to meet vineside. Gourmet Meetings. of meeting space includes a refined boardroom just steps from the restaurant, vaulted Acacia Barn for up to 120 people and outdoor event space that opens the gathering up to the vineyard views. View this post on Instagram. The town of St.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Smart Meetings asked some urban hotel executives what they are seeing in their ballrooms today, what types of groups are returning, what protocols are being required and what are some creative uses of the space they have seen. of meeting space. Each person is required to show proof of vaccination before entering the meeting space.

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