Lively but laid-back. Bustling but casual. Phoenix has a vibe all its own, with a trendy yet unpretentious ambiance that’s accessible to all. The city offers an award-winning downtown convention center and urban core, easy air access, sun-drenched beauty and unmatched value. Lately an infusion of youthful energy and investment of more than $5 billion has propelled downtown Phoenix into the spotlight as a modern urban center.

Currently, there are six large-scale residential projects under construction or in the pipeline that will add more than 2,000 units to the downtown area. At least two new hotels are slated to be built in the next two years. Residents and visitors are getting the first downtown grocery store – scheduled for completion in 2019. And Arizona State University recently announced that they are relocating the Thunderbird School of Global Management to downtown. Thunderbird’s new building will be the sixth ASU college headquartered on the Downtown Phoenix campus.

When it comes to getting here and getting around, few meetings and event destinations rival Phoenix for ease and convenience. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is served by 16 airlines with more than 1,200 daily flights. American Airlines, Southwest and Frontier as well as international carriers, British Airways, Condor Airlines and Air Canada are all adding new flights in 2018. Terminal 3 is undergoing an extensive $590 million modernization, which will be completed in 2020.

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Sky Harbor is just four miles from downtown and 15 to 30 minutes from most area hotels and resorts. Arriving meeting attendees can take the free PHX Sky Train from the airport to the nearest Valley Metro Light Rail station, which can move people around town all day for only $4. Downtown Phoenix is pedestrian-friendly. Just two blocks from the convention center is CityScape, a sophisticated mixed-use shopping, dining and entertainment complex. The high-rise development is home to fun after-hour spots, including a live-music venue, comedy club and an upscale bowling alley.

The Phoenix Convention Center is one of the nation’s most-acclaimed convention centers, offering nearly 900,000 square feet of meeting and exhibition space. Inspired by the Grand Canyon, the center was designed to amaze, making use of natural colors and textures that mirror surrounding desert and canyon landscapes, and incorporating energy- efficient design principles and ongoing sustainability programs.

From all-American diners to Asian-inspired eateries to ambitious, chef-driven restaurants where anything goes, Phoenix’s dining and bar scene is blossoming. Throughout downtown and midtown, the vast array of options gives diners a variety to choose from, morning, noon and night. Phoenix also boasts a dynamic and eclectic homegrown arts scene, best experienced in the Roosevelt Row arts district and along Grand Avenue.

Phoenix is blessed by the sheer beauty of its rugged mountain and desert landscape, with towering cacti and clear starry nights. And, while the landscapes are unchanging, the development of downtown and the general growth of the Greater Phoenix area will make your next meeting in Phoenix a brand new experience.

Great Meetings Happen in Amazing Destinations—especially at Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Renowned for hosting some of New Orleans biggest meetings and events, we have the experience to make your meeting best in class, no matter what the size.  From state-of-the-art technology to our award-winning food and beverage options, we offer more than 200,000 square feet of flexible meeting space—including two 25,000 square foot ballrooms, 50,000 square feet of exhibition space, 70 meeting rooms and a variety of additional options to suit your professional needs.

Attendees are able to enjoy spectacular views boasting more than 1,193 guestrooms and 95 suites. Our sleek guestroom accommodations are perfect when blending the historic Big Easy style with the modern conveniences of home. Connectivity to the Hyatt House via a 2^nd Floor Bridge allows for efficient overflow options and an array of guestroom styles set to satisfy each of your conference attendees.

While planning surprise your attendees by hosting your off-premise event of your choice at one of 30 off-premise venues within the city of New Orleans with our catering company, 1718 Catering & Events. 1718 assists with locating the perfect off-property venue and has the ability to touch every aspect of the event planning process – from venue selection, theme and menu development to décor, entertainment. Offered exclusively at Hyatt Regency New Orleans, meeting planners also have the ability to post their off-premise event to the group master bill.

Hyatt Regency New Orleans offers easy access to the area’s most popular attractions. Located Downtown within the Central Business and South Market District, conference attendees are able to mix business with pleasure all while experiencing local culture and tradition just footsteps outside the hotel.  The Loyola Avenue Streetcar, positioned directly in front of the hotel, offers a short ride to the Garden District or take a stroll to the historic French Quarter, less than a mile away.

At Hyatt Regency New Orleans, we have your meeting in mind. Maximize your next meeting by contacting a sales manager today for information on our newest exclusive offers.

We want every event at Club Med to be amazing. That’s why we totally revamped our Meetings & Events offerings—now called the Group Advantage Program.

You’ll get more from your gathering with group incentives, and you can even take meetings to the next level with a full resort buyout, and have an entire resort dedicated to your group. We can accommodate groups of any size, whether you’re with an intimate group or hosting over 1,000 guests.

With a full resort buyout, you’re in complete control.

• You set the schedule
• You choose the menu
• You select which activities you’d like to do and when

Here’s what you can expect from Meetings & Events by Club Med:

A seamless group experience: You get all-inclusive value with the ease and convenience of paying one price for the whole group.

Professional meetings team:  You will have a dedicated team who will take care of all details, from pre-planning to on-site – you’ll have a dedicated expert the whole way.

Worldwide locations: You’ll have amazing options no matter what your group requires. You can hold your escape close to home in or in an exotic locale.

Variety of accommodations: From Club and Deluxe Rooms, to Suites & 5 Trident Luxury Rooms – you’ll find chic accommodations that best suit your group’s needs.

Take a look at some of our top destinations for groups:

• PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

What better place to get together than a Caribbean paradise?  Make your gathering memorable with unique teambuilding activities like the acrobatic adventure park, Club Med CREACTIVE by Cirque du Soleil.

• SANDPIPER BAY, FLORIDA

Club Med’s only U.S. resort, Sandpiper Bay, is as beautiful as it is accessible. Located near West Palm Beach, Sandpiper Bay is a favorite for groups of all sizes–with facilities from ballrooms to boardrooms.

• IXTAPA PACIFIC, MEXICO

Mexico’s west coast is just as gorgeous as its eastern counterpart.  Experience authentic Mexican culture in a lush, tropical setting located at the edge of the Pacific.

• CANCÚN YUCATÁN, MEXICO

No one is going to turn down an invite to the ultimate resort in the ultimate destination. Your groups can explore the ancient ruins at Tulum or Chichen Itza.

Meetings and gatherings can happen anywhere. But to make an event truly remarkable, you need a beautiful locale, stellar service and all-inclusive everything. Choose an amazing place to get together with Meetings & Events by Club Med.

With panoramic views of our tropical pool, TI’s new $6.5 million meeting facilities expansion redefines events on the Strip. Easily accessible from any guest room floor elevator, the 30,500-sq.-ft. bi-level space offers two distinct ballrooms. Opt for the 11,808-sq.-ft. pillarless Treasure Island Ballroom, with built-in full production stage, or the new 8,000-sq.-ft. Antilles Ballroom, bathed in natural light thanks to the expansive pool view. These spaces are designed to offer you the utmost in flexibility and possibility, with our award-winning catering and audio/visual teams poised to create nothing short of perfection.

Deluxe, budget-friendly accommodations feature floor-to-ceiling views of the Las Vegas Strip and/or surrounding mountain ranges, spacious bathrooms with marble flooring and spa amenities, upgraded high speed WiFi for unlimited devices, convenient refrigerator, private safe, HD TV, and 24-hour room service.

TI puts your guests at the heart of the famed Las Vegas Strip. Free parking is always available at the connected self-parking garage, with a free tram running daily to and from The Mirage. Convenient pedestrian bridges also connect TI to the Fashion Show Mall and Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian and Palazzo, and it’s just a short walk to Encore and Wynn Las Vegas.

Entertainment abounds with Mystère™ by Cirque du Soleil®, the original, must-see Las Vegas production show featuring a multi-award winning cast of acrobats, dancers, singers, and musicians in a performance that defies the limits of imagination. Catch live performances by headliners like Bill Engvall, Jo Koy, Whoopi Goldberg and more in our intimate 1,600-seat Treasure Island Theatre. And for entertainment of heroic proportions, visit the new Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N., where guests of all ages dive deep into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For more thrills, the TI Casino features over 95,000 sq. ft. of 24-hour live gaming action, including the state-of-the-art Race & Sports Book and TI Poker Room.

Make your next event an experience that sets your brand above others. Discover the first destination resort in Paso Robles, California, recently recognized as a top resort in Northern California by Condé Nast Traveler readers and awarded a four-diamond rating by AAA. The Allegretto Vineyard Resort, featuring 171 guestrooms and suites, is nestled on a 20 acre estate, just a short drive from the pristine beaches of the Pacific Ocean, providing unlimited possibilities to make your next meeting or event memorable. Conveniently located mid-way between San Francisco and Los Angeles, and near the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and the Paso Robles Municipal Airport, the Allegretto Vineyard Resort is closer than you think.

With more than 40,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, there is no shortage of inspired presentation platforms. The Veneto Ballroom & Conference Center is available for large events of up to 350, and can be divided into three spaces for breakouts or more intimate gatherings. The elegant Veneto pre-function space opens onto the Piazza Magica, offering possibilities for pre- and post-event gatherings. The Piazza is the center of the resort and boasts 12,000 square feet for gatherings, performances, breakouts and more. The resort also offers unique spaces such as the Abbey de Lerins which offers a distinctive setting for dinners, meetings, team building, fitness and musical performances, for up to 50 guests. The Dylan boardroom and Murano private dining room, each with a guest capacity of 22, provide even more intimate settings.

The spacious estate is home to eight acres of vineyards stewarded to create Allegretto Wines, an olive orchard with over 200 trees cultivated to craft the resort’s signature olive oil, along with fruit trees and chef’s garden to enrich Chef Justin Picard’s culinary creations. The 35,000 square feet of outdoor space, combined with exceptional weather, provide a multitude of options for personalized ceremonies, team building events, or mindful relaxation via the Resort’s two labyrinths or majestic gardens.

Cello Ristorante & Bar, under the direction of Chef Picard, is focused on regional and seasonal ingredients. The menu is centered around creative culinary compositions masterfully presented with exotic spices and foraged ingredients, designed to pair with the expansive wine list and award-winning craft cocktails. Whether in the dining room or hosted, your guests will delight in the culinary creations available at the Allegretto.

Once you have imagined your perfect meeting space, our experienced team will partner with you to bring your vision to reality and exceed your expectations. Our concierge service can arrange for customized off-site experiences, including a majestic Highway 1 tour with stunning ocean vistas and a tour of Hearst Castle, curated winery experiences, marine or land-based outdoor adventures, or visits to quaint small towns with artisan galleries and unique cultural attractions. The Allegretto Vineyard Resort invites you to host your next event, large or small, at the resort and to experience the unmatched attention to detail and warm hospitality the property and its staff have to offer.

The latest Grand Velas Resort, Grand Velas Los Cabos celebrates the imminent sensation that can only be experienced where the desert meets the sea. Freshly awarded Five Diamonds by the AAA, this ultra-luxe property features striking architecture surrounded by jaw-dropping views.

Incentive Groups enjoy a choice of 304 suites with ocean views from private terraces and over 1,000 square feet of living space, as well as a three-tiered infinity pool.

In keeping with Velas tradition, fine dining is also highlight of the experience. Grand Velas Los Cabos presents 12 outstanding food and beverage outlets including a cevichería, specialty café, the region’s largest wine collection and five fine dining restaurants. The resort’s signature restaurant is the acclaimed Cocina de Autor by Chef Sidney Schutte, recipient of two Michelin Stars.

A fully Luxury All-Inclusive property, the dining experience extends to premium minibars and welcome bottles of tequila and fine wine. Services include a Personal Concierge for each suite, pool and beach concierge, fitness center, Kids’ Club, Teens’ Club and professional services such as a fully staffed business center, complimentary Wi-Fi, LCD and integrated back-screen projection, and high-end lighting capabilities.

Incentive Groups select from meeting venues including Los Cabos’ most modern convention center, where two ballrooms totaling 16,370 square feet can hold up to 1,700 delegates or easily divide into 20 rooms for breakouts and smaller groups. The resort also offers an expansive oceanfront terrace as well as a variety of terraces, gardens and ocean-view spaces suitable for events of any size and type.

When it comes to activities the property invites guests to make memories in this special part of the world, offering everything from live music to cooking lessons. The Kids’ and Teens’ Clubs feature vibrant décor, the latest technology and creative activities every day of the week.

A visit to the 19,375-square-foot SE Spa is also a must, with its Baja-inspired treatments and seven-step Water Ceremony. Just above, the fitness center offers yoga, Pilates, and meditation on the terrace overlooking the Sea of Cortez.

The resort is conveniently located just 20 miles from Los Cabos International Airport. Nearby is the vibrant town of Cabo San Lucas, the picturesque San José del Cabo, Chileno Beach, surfing beaches, scuba diving, championship golf courses, adventure, and an endless list of attractions.

No matter where you are in the process of planning and booking your next big (or not-so-big) corporate event or show, you undoubtedly have questions. And of course the first question on the minds of most planners is undoubtedly, “Where should we hold it this year?” It’s a fundamental concern that comes with some questions of its own—the kind of questions smart planners ask up front to make sure their event is everything it can possibly be. So here are a few answers to some of planners’ most commonly asked questions. So if you’re ready, let’s do this:

Is it a complicated process to book an event in Las Vegas, and how far in advance should I start the process?

The truth is, with such a huge variety of options and amenities, booking an event of any size doesn’t have to be a monumental task. Start with knowing the size of your group and work out from there. Pick a few potential venues based on your size needs and contact their planners to see how they can help and what they can offer. At VegasMeansBusiness.com you can even submit an RFP to see who’s ready and willing to serve all of your needs. And of course, the earlier you start your booking process the better, as the more desirable venues can book as much as a year or more in advance. We recommend submitting an RFP as early as possible to see what options Vegas has to offer you.

I have/have not been through this process before. I want to be deeply involved in the planning/I want someone to do all the planning for me. Can Vegas handle that?

Absolutely. Whether this is your first event here or your 50^th, it’s the many thousandth for the skilled, professional planners at the variety of venues across town. Providing all the assistance you need, or don’t need, is what they’re all about.  Up and down the Strip, and on and off the Strip for that matter, you can be assured the professional planners you’ll encounter have seen it all and accommodated it all. And you can be assured the services, amenities and possibilities they can help you discover will be everything your event needs and more.

Will I be able to find the appropriate space and services for my Vegas event?

Enough space in Vegas? Yes, yes, 11 million times yes. You see, with over 2 million square feet of convention space at Mandalay Bay Convention Center alone, plus 2.2 million at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and numerous less-enormous venues, there’s over 11 million square feet of exhibit and meeting space here. Oh, and let’s not forget there are over 150,000  rooms and more than 262,000 resort industry employees here in town. So whether you’re expecting a few thousand visitors to your event, a few dozen, or hey, even just a few, Vegas can accommodate.

What affect will holding my event in Vegas have on attendance?

Historically, the numbers are good. Look, between Vegas being easy to get to from almost anywhere in the country, and being the Entertainment Capital of the World, statistics show a 9 percent increase in attendance when conventions are moved here from other cities. And despite everything else there is to see and do outside the convention centers here in Vegas, attendees are shown to spend more time on show floors and in meetings than  in other cities.

Is everything in Vegas indoors? What if I want to hold all, or some of my event outdoors?

Did we mention that Vegas can accommodate any need? And we understand—some groups want or need their events to be entirely indoors (and it’s not always just about the air conditioning) while some want to take advantage of Vegas’ famously perfect weather. Numerous other facilities around town offer both indoor and outdoor space to hold all or some of virtually any-sized gathering indoors or out. Plus unique meeting venues like Topgolf and the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay (yes, it’s rentable for meetings!) provide great alternatives to ordinary meeting spaces.

What if we want to do something off the Strip? Or is it the Strip or nothing?

It’s true, some groups come to Vegas but want avoid the hustle and bustle of the Strip. We understand and we can accommodate that too. Not everything that happens in Vegas happens on the Strip. Venues like MEET Las Vegas, which features 8 separate rooms and space for up to 2,000 guests make it easy to make it easy on your attendees. Downtown’s Las Vegas Events Center and several classic hotels provide a break from the Strip that still maintains that Vegas energy, while even further off the Strip, groups as large as 15,000 can convene at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for a gathering that’s sure to get their blood pumping.

Is there enough to keep my attendees entertained when they’re not at our event?

Look, this is Las Vegas, the Entertainment Capital of the World. But it’s a whole lot more than that too. There’s plenty to keep your attendees occupied between all the famous Vegas staples like world-class dining, entertainment, attractions and shopping, but you don’t have to go far to discover there’s a whole lot more to this area. The vibrant art scene here is evident everywhere including galleries, installations and exhibits all over town. And for those who need a little nature in their day, the surrounding desert provides countless opportunities to explore and leave the neon behind for a little nature.

In April 2017, Grand Hyatt Baha Mar opened its doors at the world-renowned Baha Mar Resort.

Situated on Nassau’s Northern Shore and a 15-minute drive from Lynden Pindling International Airport, the oceanfront oasis sits along the sun-soaked white sand beaches of Cable Beach. Effortless luxury inspired by both Bahamian culture and lifestyle, includes curated décor commissioned by local artists, and architectural subtleties that emulate natural reefs found among the waters; including a replica of the world’s second deepest known salt water Blue Hole, Dean’s Blue Hole. Grand Hyatt Baha Mar guests have access to Baha Mar’s world class and state-of-the-art amenities including six pools, swim-up bar, a BEACH sanctuary and aquarium, the Caribbean’s largest casino (one of the only in the world to have direct beach views), a Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf course, Baha Mar Racquet Club (which features 9 surfaces including 6 professional hard courts, 2 Har-Tru clay courts and 1 grass court), and The Bahamas’ only ESPA spa.

Other features include a multilingual staff, valet laundry services, valet parking, currency exchange, Grand Club, and an exclusive Grand Club Lounge.

The Baha Mar Convention, Art and Entertainment Center offers 200,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor space and is among the Caribbean’s largest facilities. The facility offers 82,000 square feet of meeting space that includes three unobstructed ballrooms, and 16 breakout rooms.

• Total 200,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event and meeting space
• The Baha Mar Convention, Art and Entertainment Center offers 82,000 square feet including three unobstructed ballrooms, 16 breakouts rooms, and a 2,000-seat entertainment venue, all featuring island-inspired décor.
• 29,600 square feet ballroom
• 100,000 square feet of outdoor space inclusive of a variety of garden spaces offering show fountain and ocean views
• Chapel and gardens alongside theatrical fountains
• Island-inspired catering
• Event spaces feature Bahaman art collections inspired by water and sailing
• Floor to ceiling windows allow natural light into meeting spaces

Along with the ability to host large groups, the resort can equally provide intimate spaces for small incentives and events. Breakout rooms feature outdoor patios for picturesque fountain view lunches, while multiple lawn areas and gazebos feature landscaping designed with small groups in mind, and offer views of the ocean and garden spaces.

Planners have access to a designated Grand Hyatt Baha Mar event coordinator that is available to custom craft a variety of onsite and off-site events that can include: team building challenges on the beach, golf and tennis tournaments, shopping, art and food tours in nearby downtown Nassau, spa experiences and more.