Wedding buyouts—renting an entire hotel—allow a couple to exclusively host their wedding with private multi-day celebrations. The buyouts are usually available at smaller, boutique hotels and offer customized experiences and simplified planning for both the wedding planner and the couple. Many…
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In the quiet of the Golden Isles on Georgia’s southern coastline, about an hour north of Jacksonville and an hour and a half south of Savannah, St. Simons Island feels a world apart. Perhaps it’s the streets lined with Spanish moss-draped oak trees. Or the pristine beaches. It could be the island’s…
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Editor’s Note: Each quarter, ALHI Insider expands its destination coverage with reports from four cities primed for hosting meetings and events. In this installment, we introduce meeting planners to Aspen, St. Simons Island, Atlantic City and Hilton Head Island. Learn more about these destinations…
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Mentally, I'm Here. Memorable weddings, meetings and company events. Special occasions, dinner parties and convivial gatherings. Event spaces with character, Hotel Bardo Savannah is the venue of choice to celebrate all things big, and small. Summer Offer - Book: Total program value of $15,000 -…
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Why Savannah Named one of the South’s Best Cities by Southern Living, one of the U.S.’ Friendliest Cities by Condé Nast Traveler and among Favorite Cities in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure. Savannah is considered the first planned city in the U.S. Many of Savannah’s restaurants boast James…
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Editor’s Note: While the major metros may already be on your radar for meetings, there’s several smaller markets bidding for your attention in 2024. These destinations have luxury hotels with great meeting spaces, plus some additional surprises in store. In the next installment of this series, ALHI…
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Need more proof that face-to-face business meetings and events are back? Look no further than the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) annual conference in Atlanta which delivered another resounding validation that in-person business meetings are not only bringing meeting attendees…
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When it comes to choosing destinations for the weddings of your clients’ dreams, the world is their oyster. From sublime oceanfront spots to quaint European villages, soaring mountains to cultural hotspots and everything in between, there’s no shortage of ideas when it comes scenes to serve as the…
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It’s no wonder so many couples choose beach destinations to exchange their wedding vows: Coastlines provide a picturesque backdrop and the lull of waves…
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When Lynn McCullough booked a meeting for medical technology professionals at Château Élan in Georgia, she also contributed to the growth of the “ALHI Forest,” which numbers nearly 2,400 trees around the world and counting. So, what exactly is the connection between booking meetings and planting…
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