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South Korea continues to become a much more visible player on the world stage, as shown in everything from its booming technological industry to its successful hosting of the 2018 Winter Olympics.
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Smart Meetings shares recent international hotel developments and openings, including renovations at El San Juan Hotel and Rosewood Baha Mar.
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Cities are like people—they have their ups and downs. Many around the world have been struck with crises or have simply become overshadowed by more famous tourist magnets. But these same cities ultimately come bouncing back, offering fresh and enriching experiences and turning into exciting, trending destinations.
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Mexico’s Pacific Coast is home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, outstanding year-round weather and a roster of resorts, restaurants and other group-friendly venues. It’s similar to California in that regard, and is roughly the same flight time from the U.S. East Coast. Even better, the number of flights from major U.S. cities to Mexican coastal destinations such as Puerto Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit, Los Cabos and Mazatlan has steadily increased in recent years. As a result, it’s easier than ever for business groups to experience the culture, cuisine, climate and hospitality in all of these places.
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Smart Meetings will be in one of the world’s hottest, most dynamic meetings destinations—South Korea—from June 10 to 15. We’ll be in Seoul, Busan, Gyeongju and Incheon, visiting several of the country’s top hotels, cultural attractions, historical sites and restaurants.
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The Eastern Canadian cities of Montreal, Quebec City and Toronto offer planners a cornucopia of outstanding choices when planning group itineraries. Each satisfies even the most discriminating planners’ wish lists—rich history, tantalizing culinary options, fabulous attractions, world-class hotels and other superb meeting spaces. The choices can be narrowed down for groups seeking hyper-local experiences—including themed attractions—that are central to the cities’ identities.
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Germany’s forward-thinking use of technology, industry expertise and innovative inventions is turning heads on site selection committees throughout the world. A number of recent studies have shown the country’s popularity as a meetings destination.
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The U.S. still dominates overall in hosting international association meetings, but Barcelona is the top city, according to a new International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) study. The Spanish city is followed by four other perennial European favorites.
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Some cities are known worldwide for their outstanding hotels, while others are noted for their superb culinary offerings or exciting entertainment options. And many cities boast all of these—and more.
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The ocean is a mysterious place. For most, it is a deep, dark wonder, decorated by coral and seaweed and inhabited by animals ranging from shrimp to sharks. But some hotels plumb the mysteries of the deep by placing guest underwater amongst actual sea life.
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