Hotel Insider

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The newest choice for meetings and social celebrations in downtown Miami is now found in one of its most iconic landmarks—InterContinental Miami. The 34-story waterfront hotel with sweeping views of Biscayne Bay and downtown Miami recently unveiled a significant…

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Europe certainly knows how to dress up for the holidays, with Christmas markets filling historic squares and twinkling lights turning evening strolls into sightseeing occasions. But some of the season’s most memorable travel moments come with a local twist: Carol-singing…

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Editor’s Note: This is an update to an article that published in August 2021. The thing about Austin is that everyone knows there is going to be a certain element of entertainment involved, whether they are visiting for work or play. This is, after all, the city known as…

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The hotel industry is heading into 2027 with powerful momentum as forecasts rise, hotel growth broadens across segments and renewed spending by middle- and lower-income consumers strengthens demand. Even against the difficult comparisons in some cities created by this…

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Editor’s note: As America celebrates its 250th birthday, ALHI hotels have played an influential role in the evolution of film and television. Once used as informal studio headquarters, deal-making spaces and homes for Hollywood stars, landmark properties later became…

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For many meeting attendees, lunch is simply a break between sessions. At Rosen Centre in Orlando, it can be the moment everyone remembers. A networking lunch becomes a social event. A chef's family recipe becomes the most talked-about dish of the week. A themed dinner…

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Caribe Royale Orlando is celebrating its 30th anniversary this fall with a fitting message: “Thirty years in. Just getting started.” The milestone coincides with several major enhancements at the resort, including a reimagined The Venetian Chop House, the unveiling…

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At JW Marriott Nashville, meetings and events are designed with a true-to-Nashville rhythm, drawing on the city’s culinary, music and creative culture. A meeting session break might include a whiskey-and-cola gelato station. A private dinner can bring attendees…

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Ancient cultures and civilizations. Stunning landscapes. Thriving cities. Innovative cuisine. Tranquil nature. Warm and welcoming people. Thrilling adventures. These are just a few of the reasons more than 4.1 million people visited Peru in 2025. From the Pacific coastline to the…

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Editor’s Note: Each quarter, ALHI Insider expands its destination coverage for meeting planners with reports from four cities primed for hosting meetings and events. In this installment, learn more about Carmel and Monterey, Calif.,Napa Valley, Calif., Park City, Utah, and…

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Close your eyes, imagine California’s coastline and chances are that images of Carmel and Monterey will pop into mind, what with its rugged landscape, iconic drives and seemingly never-ending sea. Once you visit, it’s easy to see why people are drawn to the region…

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Editor’s Note: This is an update to an article that published in March 2025. Napa Valley is known around the world for its award-winning wines, but its temperate weather and proximity to the San Francisco Bay area make it a popular destination year-round for meetings and…

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Why Park City Park City is 35 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport, which has more than 330 flights daily to 100 nonstop destinations. More than 130 restaurants at which to host power breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Year-round opportunities for outdoor recreation.

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Behind 10 consecutive weeks of RevPAR growth and 15 consecutive weeks of average rate growth, the hotel industry is showing strength, particularly in group business and in small cities taking advantage of convention centers rebuilds and expansions in large markets. Summer is…

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Editor’s Note: This is an update to an article published in July 2024. Sure, Bermuda’s temperate, sub-tropical year-round climate, luxury hotels, world-class golf and enticing culinary scene make it a popular destination for groups, but there’s another thing…

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Editor’s note: Monuments have been part of American civic culture since the early days of the nation, their building often motivated by patriotism, civic pride and the preservation of history. As Americans celebrate the country’s 250th birthday, thousands of…

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Austin is well-known as the “Live Music Capital of the World,” but meeting groups staying at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa don’t have to wait for a night out downtown to experience the city’s genre-spanning soundtrack. A singer-songwriter might be…

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Framed by the dramatic, snow-capped peaks of the Wasatch Range, Salt Lake City is a high-altitude destination that these days defies expectations at every turn, a place where urban energy meets a massive outdoor playground. By day, the city is a launchpad for world-class mountain…

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Editor’s note: As America celebrates its 250th birthday in 2026, it’s not surprising that music takes center stage. The roots of America’s music history run deep, from country and bluegrass, jazz, the blues, the American musical, to rock and roll and hip-hop…