Sleep in a Covered Wagon at Utah’s Conestoga Ranch
"We hope the combination of comfort camping and business will spark creativity, teambuilding, great ideas and a uniquely enjoyable experience for all.”
Top 6 Corporate Retreats 2014
Our top 6 corporate retreats 2014 offer great opportunities to reflect on your company’s core values, review past performance, and of course, indulge in a little R&R.
Exploring Toronto’s ‘Softer’ Side
Toronto is evolving into one of the most cost effective luxury destinations for meetings and events in North America.
Gardens by the Bay is Singapore’s New Super Park
The park offers an unreal variety of event venues both indoors and out.
A Planner’s Look at Portland
Sustainability in Portland is a way of life with a small town vibe belying its cosmopolitan amenities, complemented with a youthful, earthy vigor common...
Digital Detox: Incentive Options to Unplug + Unwind
You’re on a golf course in Killarney. Or Anguilla or San Antonio. You’re soaking in a warm scented jacuzzi in St. Moritz or Hilton Head. You’re taking Shaolin kung fu lessons in Hong Kong...
Club Med Sandpiper Reopens in Florida Following $28M Revamp
Club Med was one of the early creators of the all-inclusive concept, starting with their first resort in the Balearic Islands in 1950. Today they...
Visit Mexico’s Hidden Beach with Vallarta Adventures
Most days, the tide will allow a couple hours for you to check out the beach, which feels so exclusive that Leonardo DiCaprio’s character in The Beach would be jealous.
Camping Goes Glam in the Sonoran Desert
Cooking over the campfire is an art that the chef and his team have mastered over the years, which is reflected in the regionally sourced menu.
Q&A: John Hancock’s Joseph Scully Joins FICP Board
The newest member of the FICP board shares some of his meeting planning experiences, from ways to save money to top experiences not to be missed by groups.
Tweaks on Old Traditions Innovate Mexico Meetings
Innovation has its own rhythm in Mexico. Tweaks on time-tested traditions—from ancient cooking techniques to tea baths—make local experiences and customs new again for Mexico meetings.
Groups Experience Local Immersion at Starwood’s Hawaii Properties
At the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, attendees can participate in the Hui Ho’ala, a Hawaiian ceremony dedicated to the renewal of the mind, body and spirit.
Discover: Vail Valley Adventures
Loads of new summer adventures are soon to debut in Vail Valley, including Epic Discovery, by Vail Resorts, which will debut in the summer of 2016.
VISIT FLORIDA 2013 Part #3: Central Florida
Part #3 of 3 in our VISIT FLORIDA story on value propositions for 2013 meetings & incentive travel programs.
Eye on the World: Urban Hiking in Los Angeles
It's hard to believe that a sprawling, car-loving, urban mammoth that is Los Angeles offers so many opportunities to get out and hike. Whether...
Grand Tirolia Kitzbühel Golf & Ski Resort: Feel Awesome in the Austrian Alps
You know that feeling you get when you first arrive at a faraway destination and the sheer beauty makes you suck in your breath. Kitzbühel is like that.
COMO Thai Resort Emphasizes Wellness for Corporate Groups
Hip Italian designer Paola Navone decorated the property by incorporating the brand’s signature clean lines and playful use of whites and mixing them with bold blue hues that mimic the colors of Phang Nga Bay and the Andaman Sea, which the property overlooks.
Tiptoe Through the Orchids & Other Quito To-Dos
Settling into the local life has become a sought-after luxury for attendees, and Norma Bock, meeting industry director for the Quito Tourism Board, says this culturally rich destination in the Andes is happy to deliver.
SF’s Exploratorium Offers Built-In Sustainability
The Team Pac-Man exhibit requires four people to each be in charge of a direction to help move Pac-Man through the classic video game.
Three InterContinental Hotels in Argentina Offer Powerful Tango, Golf + Wine Programs
InterContinental Hotels operates a trio of properties in Argentina with three entirely different themes. For split programs, it’s easy to combine downtown Buenos Aires...
Thinking Charlotte? Think NASCAR
Whether it’s a themed event in a ballroom or a trip to the Charlotte Motor Speedway, the majority of groups build racing into their agenda.
The Third Space in Atlanta Cooks Up Sweet Memories for Groups
Chef Asha Gomez opened the $350,000 Third Space kitchen and private-use venue in the Inman Park neighborhood in April.
Gen Y Does Incentives Differently
While previous generations collected labels and badges, Gen Y collects experiences.
Sushi, Sweets + Strawberry Margaritas at Disney World’s Food + Wine Fest
Every year the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival brings crowds to the "happiest place on earth" for a 45-day event that features culinary...
South Africa
Organic Shiraz in the Wineland? Check. Namibian rebeye at Nobu? A must. Baby elephant encounter on safari? Yes (but keep an eye on mom). The meeting of a lifetime? Seriously.
