Thursday, February 3rd, 2011
1.) Virginia Green Virginia Green is a voluntary program sponsored by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, the Virginia Tourism Corporation, and the Virginia Hospitality & Travel Association. It is a network of tourism-related organizations and programs that are committed to protecting and promoting the environment. Virginia Green Lodging was the first established program in [...]
Thursday, January 13th, 2011
It’s been more than nine years since 9-11, and Americans are accustomed to “threat levels” and warnings of potential terrorist attacks. But what should people do if they hear that the threat level is elevated, particularly for international travel? When vague warnings were issued late in 2010 about potential terrorist attacks in Europe, travelers generally [...]
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
Puerto Rico offers an exciting combination of first-class meeting facilities and the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of a major island bordering the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Its infrastructure is as sophisticated as it is extensive, with nearly 14,000 hotel rooms, excellent transportation, and far-reaching support services. Featuring a diverse culture, molded [...]
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010
Hotel properties across America are implementing diversity programs because doing so is an important social responsibility…and because it’s good for the bottom line. Diversity initiatives in the hotel industry take on many forms: Some programs are aimed at providing training and awareness to employees, hiring people of diverse backgrounds at all levels within the organization, or [...]
Friday, October 8th, 2010
Outfitted with state-of-the-art technology and exceptional learning surroundings, HiltonWashington’s new Heights Executive Meeting Center opened its doors in April as part the hotel’s $140 million landmark restoration. With a focus on facilitating conferences and training sessions, the Center provides a distraction-free learning environment in a dedicated area of the hotel, located away from convention space and high-traffic guest areas. It [...]
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
The World Golf Hall of Fame, located at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida, and the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village, are becoming an increasingly popular meeting destination. To learn more about it, we interviewed Scott Selvaggi, Director of Sales and Marketing for the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village. St. Augustine is [...]
Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Every hotel tries to capitalize on its location to create experiences for its guests and meeting attendees. For the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront, a unique blend of nearby attractions and exceptional creativity has created some learning, teambuilding, and recreational options that have been a hit withmeeting professionals. For starters, the hotel is located just a few [...]
Sunday, August 30th, 2009
What’s the most surprising thing about Memphis? Most meeting planners recognize Memphis, Tennessee as a cool city with a great vibe, but many say they don’t realize how much the city offers. The city has more than 50 attractions that are unique to Memphis, including Graceland, Beale Street and the National Civil Rights Museum. Plus [...]