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Smart Meetings has an exclusive first look at the meeting space inside the new $960 million MGM Springfield in Massachusetts. Here’s a sneak peek at what can planners expect from the 34,000 sq. ft. of function space that will be available when the property opens on Aug. 24.
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AccorHotels, the French-based hospitality giant, has an answer for that pesky problem of not having enough guest-room capacity: retrofitted shipping containers.
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Under the boardwalk, we’ll be having some fun…so goes the 1964 hit by The Drifters. But just in time for last week’s Fourth of July holiday, revelers standing tall not under but on the Atlantic City Boardwalk were having the kind of fun two new hotels can bring.
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Soon, guests at W Hotels will experience a luxurious and convenient music festival steps from their guest rooms. The Wake Up Call festival series, beginning in September, will combine the brand’s longstanding zeal for music and modern, eclectic amenities.
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There’s plenty of upside to small gatherings. Streamlined itineraries and personal connection are two notable pros, but an abundance of choice may be their single biggest advantage. Meetings of 100 attendees or less carry modest space requirements, affording them access to intimate venues that planners have to pass over for larger events. Read on for…
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Event professionals looking to reduce the impact on the Earth from their events have a partner in meetings hotels, which are aiming for more sustainability efforts. Over the past year, a significant number of large properties have stepped up to reduce greenhouse gasses.
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More than mere newness, true modernity pushes the boundaries of possibility. Whether the challenge is to impress an audience of discerning attendees or to help a city attract top-tier gatherings, there’s nothing like an upscale, service-oriented, of-the-moment hotel to amplify the buzz.
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Old Blue Eyes said that if you can make it in New York City, you can make it anywhere. More women than ever seem to be making their way to the top of the hospitality industry in the city known for tall towers and tailored suits at the door.
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In the spirit of pride month, W Hotels announced plans on Monday to release a series of destination guides for the LGBTQ community that offer value beyond pride festivals. The company says it recognizes that LGBTQ guests are no different than other travelers—they, too, want a uniquely crafted experience.
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The Culinary Union in Las Vegas has reached a tentative five-year labor deal with Caesars Entertainment Corp. that could avert the first strike in 30 years in the city. Early today, a tweet by a representative of the union said the agreement covers some 12,000 of the 50,000 resort workers.
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