Johnalee Johnston
Top of the Rock: Branson’s Authentic View
Local history, traditions and the timeless landscapes of the Ozark Mountains are forefront at Top of the Rock, Big Cedar Lodge’s new clifftop outpost.
Accor’s Stance on Gender Equality Expands
Despite making up roughly 60 percent of the hospitality workforce, inequality still runs rampant for many women in travel and tourism. Although easily claiming roles as travel agents, tour operators and meeting and event planners, the glass ceiling becomes increasingly visible at the managerial level, a statistic that Accor is doing its part to change.
Top Picks: Jason Neary of the North Lake Tahoe CVB
Jason Neary, director of Sales for the North Lake Tahoe CVB, gives his top picks to groups and individuals with a couple of hour's downtime in between meetings and events.
IACC Announces Top 10 Conference Food Trends for 2015
The International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) released their “Top 10 Conference Food Trends for 2015” report this week, following research culled from 400 IACC members.
Magical Meetings in Diagon Alley
And don’t think just any word or wand waving will do. As my group learned, spell work is taken very seriously in Diagon.
Wild Dunes Resort Adds Epic Adventure to South Carolina Meetings
Prepare to be wooed by the sprawling beauty and fascinating eco adventures offered by South Carolina’s Wild Dunes Resort, located on the Isle of Palms.
Florida’s Culinary Trends in 5 Hotels
It's a best kept secret that Florida's culinary scene is about as hot as its beaches. The Sunshine State has again kept pace with the National Restaurant Association's top culinary trends, many taking root in local hotels and resorts.
Exploring the IQ of RCCL’s Quantum of the Seas
As the world's first smartship, Quantum of the Seas' IQ plays out through ambitious design and tech innovations.
Wellness in the Woods at Blackberry Farm
Deep within Eastern Tennessee’s Smoky Mountain foothills, a new wellness initiative is bringing groups together in an unusually intimate way.
Top 4 Marriott Innovations You May Have Missed in 2014
Since launching the crowd-cooperative "Travel Brilliantly" campaign in 2013, Marriott has developed quite a few innovations, many making their way from the brand's Underground Innovation Lab last year.
Virgin Hotels Launches in Chicago
Chicago’s beloved Old Dearborn Bank Building got a second wind this past year when Virgin Hotels began converting the national landmark building into its first hotel.
Marriott’s Lifestyle Collection Caters to Millennial ‘Mindset’
"[At] AC hotels, our customers are independent and entrepreneurial, have a clear vision for their life and are always working to make that vision a reality.”
Hilton’s Canopy Lifestyle Brand Capitalizes on the ‘Little Things’
"Canopy is the energizing new hotel in the neighborhood offering simple, guest-directed service, thoughtful local choices, and comfortable spaces, so guests simply feel better going forward."
Pendry Hotels: A Brand for the ‘Self-Aware’
Montage Hotels & Resorts introduced Pendry Hotels in 2014, a brand for the self-aware and self-engaged traveler.
