Meetings and Events

Last night Traveler's Night In #TNI went to for the gold with an Olympic themed travel chat! Read on for the best tips on how to navigate the Olympics in London this year, and to read the funniest Olympic tweets from travelers.   Q1.  Do you prefer Summer or Winter Olympic Games? Why? 

I recently rediscovered the property where my husband and I got married 10+ years ago.  At that time it was the Maui Prince, a beautiful resort located in Makena on the island of Maui.  The price was right - it was not the most well-known property on the island or a “luxury brand” with the glitz and glamour, which made it the perfect place for us!  What we loved about the hotel was t

I am a professional travel director! As part of an on-site team, I help ensure that group travel programs - meetings, incentives, events - run as smoothly as possible. Often in exotic destinations (and sometimes not so exotic), we are the feet on the group to make sure you are picked up at the airport, your hotel rooms is as ordered, your schedule is as planned and you have an enjoyable and/or productive experience. Although long, hard days are more the norm than the exception, I am gaining invaluable experience and having a great time doing it!

It’s the small touches that can make a good resort great! On my recent California road trip, I had the opportunity to spend a few days at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa and found it to be a welcome surprise.

Top 15 Reason’s the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne is Ideal for Meetings and Incentives:

This week, Travelers' Night In #TNI went on location to Los Cabos, Mexico, and the spectacular Marquis Los Cabos

Destination Management Companies (DMCs) are the local experts on logistics, venues, creative events and more that all group travel planners lean on to operate great travel programs. In this series, I interview DMCs from around the world to give you a glimpse of the destinations, capabilities and unique offerings that each can provide.

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Destination Management Companies (DMCs) are the local experts on logistics, venues, creative events and more that all group travel planners lean on to operate great travel programs. In this series, I interview DMCs from around the world to give you a glimpse of the destinations, capabilities and unique offerings that each can provide.

Have you heard of The Bumbys? If you haven’t then listen up! The Bumbys are the hottest VIPs at any party! I was at the Wynn’s XS Night Club in Las Vegas last week and there they were -  sitting at a table dressed in disguise and in front of typewriters with a stack of index cards.