The Emory Conference Center Hotel, located just six miles from downtown Atlanta and nestled within a 26-acre forest preserve, recently underwent a $20 million reimagining. The updates to the 27-year-old facility leaned heavily into its idyllic natural setting to promote wellness for guests through biophilic design elements and emphasizing stress-reduction. These changes set the hotel apart from others in the Southeast U.S. READ MORE

As the world increasingly values wellness, companies must, too, especially when booking business meetings and retreats. While the top priority for these trips is employee learning and financial results, planners can take their trip to the next level by including outdoor meeting spaces, group activities and wellness initiatives. Margaritaville Hotel Nashville has implemented these additions to offer a transformative experience for business travelers. READ MORE

As the desire for in-person collaboration and travel intensifies, hotels must consider how their group meeting spaces fit the needs of today's post-pandemic workforce. It is now more important than ever to revitalize these spaces through design strategies that emphasize connection to the outdoors, custom experiences and flexibility for this new generation of workers. READ MORE

As live events and meetings return the expectations, needs, and wants of attendees have changed significantly. How do hotels adapt and gain success in a highly competitive and transformative environment? What are the key components of designing and executing events and meetings that meet and exceed these new expectations? READ MORE

Entering this new era of public health, hotels and destinations are required to take precautionary steps to accommodate safe gathering spaces, with outdoor group meetings serving as the perfect solution. The destination of Carlsbad, California has recently put efforts in place to provide hosted groups with more opportunities for outdoor meetings that maintain health and safety precautions. Jed Arrogante, Business Development Manager at Visit Carlsbad, reflects on best practices as well as the benefits of outdoor group meetings. READ MORE