< Previouswas to everyone during our event. We were treated like true VIPs, and every moment of the event was presented in an exceptional way. It made planning from a distance so easy; we had no doubt that everything would be taken care of in an efficient and professional manner.” UPGRADED AND IMPROVED VENUES Just prior to the pandemic, the Caribe Royale Orlando, Central Flori- da’s largest all-suite convention hotel, embarked on a $125 million renovation, which includes a complete refresh of its 1,215 one-bedroom suites, the addition of a grand ballroom, and a new lobby fea- turing extensive lighting upgrades and a dramatic new arrival experience. The recently opened, 50,000-sf Palms Ball- room brings the hotel’s total meeting space to 220,000 sf, which includes three other flexible ballrooms, 54 breakout rooms, three executive boardrooms, 120 fully renovated lakeside villas suitable for small breakout sessions and pool- side venues. All meeting rooms offer an in-house A/V provider, and both hard- wired and wireless internet connections. Other Florida hotels that have completed major renovations include The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, which honors its 30th anniversary this year with 446 refurbished guest rooms and suites. The design, by Wimberly Interiors, is inspired by the barrier- island setting, reflected in the color palette and textures, and with artisan crafts, such as Low Country sweetgrass baskets. The Ritz-Carlton offers 48,000 sf of conference space, and its AAA five- diamond Salt has been joined by Okan Kizilbayir, previously the sous chef at Eric Ripert’s three-Michelin Star Le Bernardin. Last year, the resort opened Spanish-influenced Coquina, North Florida’s largest al fresco restaurant and oceanview bar, while Tidewater Grill debuted this year, offering a coastal bounty. On Florida’s Gulf Coast, The Ritz- Carlton, Naples is undergoing a sig- nificant expansion and a redesign of interiors that commenced in May. Next year, the resort will reveal 92 new luxury suite accommodations, includ- ing 57 additional suites and a sprawl- ing Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge, as well as enhancements to the lobby, meeting and event spaces, pools and all existing guest rooms and suites. When com- pleted, the hotel will encompass 474 guest rooms and suites, and more than 42,000 sf of versatile event space, including a 10,140-sf ballroom, along with pictur- esque outdoor venues. ‘NO BETTER PLACE TO CELEBRATE’ In seeking a destina- tion for the 35th anni- versary of United Franchise Group’s World Expo, the com- pany looked no further than its own backyard: West Palm Beach. “It’s our hometown, where our global headquar- ters is based,” says Cory Hib- bard, chairman, United Fran- chise Group World Expo 2021. “It has a top-notch and easily accessible convention center, and an arts & enter- tainment district offering a diverse col- lection of hotels and meeting spaces along with distinct experiences. There was no better place to celebrate with all of our staff and franchise family than in our own backyard.” United Franchise Group is a group of business-to-business franchise sys- tems, including signs, embroidery and business brokerage, and more than 1,400 franchisees throughout the world. But organizing an event that was three years in the planning, which wound up drawing more than 1,000 attendees in June during a pandemic, was no small endeavor. “There was a constant need to stay in tune with local and CDC guide- lines,” Hibbard says. “The environment around public safety seemed to have changed almost daily in the months lead- ing up to the event. The Palm Beaches is committed to the highest safety stan- dards, with a destination-wide GBAC STAR accreditation that starts at the airport and carries throughout its hotels and attractions. Fortunately, with the combination of Florida’s push for the reopening of small businesses and the timing of the nation emerging from the pandemic, we were able to pull off our event as it was originally envisioned, with little to no disruption.” The bulk of the World Expo took place at the 350,000-sf Palm Beach County Convention Center (PBCCC) in downtown West Palm Beach. The center features a 100,000-sf exhibit hall, a 22,000-sf ballroom and 21,000 sf of flexible meeting space. Several hotels are within a half-mile walk, and United Franchise Group contracted room blocks at three hotels: the Hilton West Palm Beach, which is connected to the convention center by covered walkway; the West Palm Beach Mar- riott and Canopy by Hilton West Palm Custom T-shirt company Big Frog selected Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek for the site of the company’s annual meeting. Photo by Mark Loyack / Christie’s Photographic Solutions 40 October/November 2021 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com We made sure the mixers were outdoors and everyone had the ability to distance to their comfort level. TIFFANY COSTELLO Compliance Manager and Executive Assistant to the CEO Big Frog That’s the Royale Treatment. Stay in newly redesigned suites. Meet with space to spread out. eet at the newly reimagined Caribe Royale Orlando and welcome guests to an all- suite hotel where they can spread out in style. Treat them to redesigned guest suites with space to spare, plus the perks of a property with multiple towers spanning 60 acres. All this along with incredible service, meeting space on one continuous level and a new ballroom that’s now open, so we’re ready to sweep guests off their feet whenever you are. M CARIBEROYALE.COM Square Feet of Meeting Space on One Continuous Level Square-Foot Brand-New Ballroom Now Open Acres of Serene Tropical Property 60 220,000 50,000 F A S T FA C T SThat’s the Royale Treatment. Stay in newly redesigned suites. Meet with space to spread out. eet at the newly reimagined Caribe Royale Orlando and welcome guests to an all- suite hotel where they can spread out in style. Treat them to redesigned guest suites with space to spare, plus the perks of a property with multiple towers spanning 60 acres. All this along with incredible service, meeting space on one continuous level and a new ballroom that’s now open, so we’re ready to sweep guests off their feet whenever you are. M CARIBEROYALE.COM Square Feet of Meeting Space on One Continuous Level Square-Foot Brand-New Ballroom Now Open Acres of Serene Tropical Property 60 220,000 50,000 F A S T FA C T SBeach Downtown. “The Hilton’s proximity is a huge perk when looking at hosting events at the Palm Beach County Convention Center,” Hibbard says. “The staff at the Hilton and the convention cen- ter work very closely, and collaborate well to allow the event to flow back and forth between properties smoothly. The three hotels worked with us to allow custom branding, concierge services and made-to-order events that seam- lessly transitioned from the hotel to the convention center, and vice-versa.” Hibbard adds that the group held after-hours events and mixers at the hotels, Venture X West Palm Beach, Roxy’s Rooftop Bar, The Ben Hotel, Rosemary Square, The Regional and other locations. And although United Franchise Group originally considered a hybrid model for the Expo, the com- pany reevaluated as small businesses started reopening around the coun- try. “We didn’t think it was necessary,” Hibbard says. “We did livestream some of our general sessions so our master license partners around the world could tune in. The Hilton and the Palm Beach County Convention Center were very accommodating, and rolled with the changes and updates as the world was returning to the new normal at a rapid pace. By the time World Expo came around, everyone was well rested and was on their ‘A Game’ to deliver a fan- tastic event for all.” EUROPEAN AND SOUTH AMERICAN ACCESS For Critical Issues America, a cardiovascular surgeon retreat drawing an elite, high-end group of international participants, a major reason for choosing Florida for its April event was air access from Europe and South America into Miami International Airport, according to Julie Vissers, president of Well- Assembled Meetings, which was hired to oversee the retreat. “The Biltmore Hotel is only a short 6 miles from the airport,” Vissers says. “For my surgeons, time is their biggest commodity, and there is really no price for their time. We also like the retreat-like setting as opposed to South Beach and downtown Miami. We have hosted in New Orleans, but there were too many distractions. The purpose of this meeting is to have a ‘think-tank’ with the best aortic surgeons in the world. They need a quiet spot where they can meet quietly both in the session room and outside of the room to exchange ideas and stories.” The 271-room Biltmore Hotel, a National Historic Landmark built in 1926, trades Florida’s buzzy beachfront settings for a legendary golf course, tropical gardens and the largest resort pool in the Eastern United States. Although The Biltmore lacks a ballroom large enough for big events — the largest space is 6,528 sf with a 46-foot ceiling — the hotel features more than 75,000 sf of indoor/outdoor meeting and function space housed in a variety of sizes, con- figurations and settings within two loca- tions: in the hotel and at the adjacent Conference Center of the Americas. During a tricky year, being able to collaborate with the Biltmore was ideal for Vissers. “We worked as partners in this very difficult situation,” says Vissers, who has used The Biltmore on previous occasions. “They provided data on how many of their staff were vacci- nated, and we met biweekly on updates for their county and how many people we could accom- modate in the room. We had a wait list, and as the county opened up, we were able to let more physi- cians in. The hotel was com- pletely flexible with attrition and so happy that we were charging forward. We pushed our meeting from February to April, as we knew that most would be vaccinated by then. It was really a collaborative effort to create an amazingly success- ful event in difficult times.” With the pandemic limiting air access for international surgeons, Viss- ers had to prepare for a hybrid event, and calls it the most complex hybrid situation possible. “We had every itera- tion of speakers: live on podium, live virtual, pre-recorded, pre-recorded but participating in panels, attendees par- ticipating live, participants participat- ing remotely or via chat. I could talk for several hours on this, but my amazing A/V team pulled it off flawlessly. 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But both cities offer so much more, and that’s why they are hotbeds for meeting planners who are planning conferences or incentive trips. Attendees in both cities have the opportunity to see Broadway-quality shows or concerts, eat at top-of-the- line restaurants, enjoy first-class golf courses, and in Las Vegas, even get a chance to take in an NHL or NFL game. Plus, there are opportunities in either city to take on some extra time and take a vacation or overnight trip to Lake Tahoe, the Grand Canyon or the Hoover Dam. Andy McNeill and Todd Bludworth are the CEOs and founders of American Meetings Inc. and hosts of “The Destina- tion Everywhere” podcast. Together, they have planned hundreds of events in Las Vegas and Reno over the course of their 30-year careers in the industry. “Nei- ther is a wrong choice: Las Vegas for the amount of choices, Reno for the natural beauty — two very unique and affordable options for clients who want to explore the west,” McNeill says. “Reno offers close access to the mountains, as well as great casinos. Las Vegas is about access to world-class hotels and entertainment.” Nevada is open for business, but masks are required indoors. For large gatherings, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak signed an order creating a mask excep- tion if all attendees are vaccinated. Mike Larragueta, vice president of sales for the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority, notes Reno- Tahoe will work to accommodate attendees’ specific needs and concerns as traditional group business returns. “Meeting planners can plan with con- fidence with new incentives offered across our convention hotels and facili- ties, and Reno-Tahoe achieved the GBAC STAR accreditation, which verifies our facilities implement best health and safety practices,” he says. “Following the pandemic, we are now offering meet- ing planners new incentives, such as no attrition and flexible cancellation poli- cies, and keeping our same great offers, such as 10% commission on group book- ings, flexible meeting space, walkability, and plenty of destination attractions and amenities for attendees’ downtime.” EVER-POPULAR LAS VEGAS Las Vegas is on every meeting plan- ner’s radar. It has tremendous airlift and, in addition, close proximity of the airport to most of the hotel locations on and off The Strip. Las Vegas includes everything from the seemingly ordinary to those things you’d easily describe as being “Only in Las Vegas.” From shows to gaming, all-you-can-eat buffets, sky- diving above Lake Meade, pool parties, concerts and more, you’ll run out of time in the city before you run out of things to do and experience. Also, most of the hotels are large enough to contain large meetings under one roof, and there is a plethora of din- ing and entertainment options to appeal to any audience. The city is known for its very large meeting spaces, which is great for large groups that would be “city- wides” in other destinations. Smaller groups benefit when these large groups don’t pick up all of their space, and can find some good short-term deals. Marla Everett, CMP, CMM, CITP, director, consulting solutions at Event Travel Management, who has planned everything from small incentives up to large 3,000+-person conventions in Las Vegas, says it’s important to understand your audience for a meeting held in the city. “Some organizations appreciate the built-in entertainment, endless din- ing options, etc., that the Las Vegas Strip offers, and other organizations want their attendees to be focused on content and don’t want to lose their folks to the casino from the meeting room,” she says. “There are off-strip hotels that offer the best of both worlds — close enough to the entertainment, but far enough to focus on the meeting during the day.” Another thing that Las Vegas does very well is the “VIP” experience, with fleets of cars for VIP transportation, private dining rooms, suite upgrades, etc. “If you have a group that needs Las Vegas Reno Hosting a Meeting in Nevada is a Sure Bet By Keith Loria DESTINATION // 44 October/November 2021 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.comsome special TLC, Las Vegas has the infrastructure to do it,” Everett says. “Hotels have VIP check-in areas, a multitude of suite upgrade options, and provide car service to and from the airport and area attractions. In addition, many restaurants have private dining options, as well as unique menu options.” Kim Becker, CMP, DES, MBA, presi- dent/owner of Emerald Meeting and Event Planning in Louisville, Kentucky, has planned seven events for seven dif- ferent clients in Las Vegas pre-pandemic. “The biggest pro is increased attendance from an event-sponsor perspective,” she says. “It’s easy, and offers plenty of air- line access, has a range of hotel options, great weather outside of the Nevada summer months, and plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained.” She adds, “From a planner perspective, the extent of professionals to work with in this industry is unparalleled, from con- vention contractors to A/V and lighting techs, to catering to entertainment. Any- thing you need, it’s there.” Bennell LaPorte, global event planner for LaPorte & Company, notes Las Vegas is the type of city where even a small event, with fewer than 50 attendees, can still feel grandiose and opulent. “It’s a city that’s all about flash, glitz and every- thing over the top,” she says. “My expe- rience planning events in the city has ranged from small professional devel- opment trainings for teachers hosted at local schools or hotel ballrooms to multi-day, multi-venue book-tour sign- ings, cocktail hours and receptions that welcomed the who’s who of the city.” Unlike other cities where the onus of coordinating post-conference activities for attendees falls squarely on the event planner, this is not the case when hosting an event in Las Vegas. “With an overabundance of things to do on the Las Vegas Strip and the sur- rounding areas of Henderson, Green Valley and Downtown, conference attendees can choose their own adven- ture, thus taking the pressure off of event planners’ shoulders,” LaPorte says. “The options are endless, and the comfortable price point for most things makes it an easy draw for attendees of all budgets.” Besides the ample options of hotel conference spaces to choose from, one of the things that makes Las Vegas such a draw is the competitive pricing to be found everywhere. From ballrooms to hotel rooms and featured add-ons that help elevate the overall experience for attendees, LaPorte notes one would be hard pressed to find another loca- tion that provides as many options for accommodations and entertainment at a price point that would still allow you to remain at or below budget. Some may call Las Vegas “an acquired taste,” but it’s one that LaPorte thinks should be sampled by all. “For those that have never visited, it can at times feel like this unknown universe they’ve only heard about in passing through stories told by others, while those of us that have either lived there or gone before have an understanding of what makes this place so unique,” she says. “Often imitated but never dupli- cated, this is a city you The outdoor plaza at CAESARS FORUM Resorts World Las Vegas TheMeetingMagazines.com | Corporate & Incentive Travel | October/November 2021 45need to experience for yourself, because stories simply don’t do it justice.” And an event planning tip is if you’re running a large-scale event and you run out of hotel rooms in the space where your conference or meeting will be held, it’s not a major inconvenience to add additional hotel room blocks at an adjoining hotel that’s within walking distance of the event space. “What’s amazing about Las Vegas is that each hotel has a unique personality and appeal, so regardless of where you house your attendees, it’ll still feel unique to each and every one,” LaPorte says. NEW & EXCITING VENUES Las Vegas manages to keep rein- venting itself, and nothing highlights that more than the latest shiny, new venues, such as Resorts World Las Vegas, which opened in early summer, and Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, which opened in early spring. Resorts World, the first gaming resort to open on The Strip in a decade, offers 250,000 sf of flexible space, six ballrooms, 50 meeting rooms and a 5,000-seat theater. As for food and beverage, there are 40 “experiences,” which include everything from signa- ture restaurants offering fine dining, such as Genting Palace and Brezza, to casual market fare establishments, such as Craig’s and Bites. The expan- sive resort — siting on nearly 88 acres at the north end of the Las Vegas Strip and boasting 3,506 luxury guest rooms and suites — offers three of Hilton’s premium brands: Las Vegas Hilton, the resort’s full-service brand; Conrad Las Vegas, Hilton’s contemporary lux- ury brand; and Crockfords Las Vegas, one of the first hotels to debut in the U.S. from LXR, Hilton’s collection of independent luxury properties. The 27,000-sf spa offers plenty of relaxing amenities, and as for gaming, Resorts World will present an unrivaled gam- ing experience with the most innova- tive technology in the industry, accord- ing to a news release. The 117,000 sf of gaming space features more than 1,400 slot machines, 117 table games, a dedi- cated poker room and 30 poker tables, plus high-limit areas and a sportsbook. The next-generation casino will rede- fine the traditional gaming experi- ence by introducing the most techno- logically advanced casino and gaming operations all within one integrated resort. “Our vision at Resorts World Las Vegas has always been to provide first-of-its-kind expe- riences across every element of the resort, including gaming. Through our partnerships with best-in-class gaming technology partners, we will offer our guests a fully integrated experience, not just on the gaming floor, but across the entire resort,” Rick Hutchins, senior vice president, casino opera- tions, says in the release. “The Resorts World Las Vegas mobile app will better serve patrons by providing loyalty and personalization based off their prefer- ences for guests enrolled in our Genting Rewards program.” Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, formerly the Hard Rock Resort & Casino, sits just east of The Strip and offers 130,000 sf of expansive indoor event, meeting and convention spaces, as well as a 4,500 per- son multi-use, state-of-the-art theater. There are 1,504 “chambers” and a dozen eateries, which include Nobu by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and Olives by Todd English. As for gaming, the hotel boasts a 60,000-sf Mohegan Sun Casino with all the latest table games and slot machines. LOVING RENO The Reno-Tahoe area is a vast and diverse region of high desert valleys, majestic tree-lined mountains and crys- tal-clear lakes. Colloquially called the ‘Biggest Little City in the World,’ Reno is continuing to be an up-and-coming des- tination for outdoor adventurers, busi- ness entrepreneurs, and art and culture enthusiasts. The natural surroundings, entertainment, and bustling Midtown and Downtown districts, with brewer- ies, restaurants and nightlife, continue to attract new and recurring visitors. “There’s no other place in the world that can claim the beauty of Lake Tahoe, the action and adventure, the rich history of the Comstock Lode, or the state’s oldest recorded settlement — all within 60 min- utes of each other,” Larragueta says. Visitors love the close proximity to the crystal-clear waters and famous ski resorts at Lake Tahoe, which is only 40 minutes away from Reno. “Reno-Tahoe has everything meeting planners need ARIA Resort & Casino 46 October/November 2021 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com Often imitated but never duplicated, this is a city you need to experience for yourself, because stories simply don’t do it justice. 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Reno-Tahoe offers a destination with a plethora of both business and lei- sure activities year-round. “We under- stand the importance of easy access to entertainment, which is why many of our event spaces offer on-site activities, including upscale casinos and the pop- ular Whitney Peak Hotel rock-climb- ing wall overlooking the classic Reno Arch,” Larragueta says. “So much of what Reno-Tahoe has to offer is located within 20 minutes of our major proper- ties, giving meeting guests the opportu- nity to easily explore the outdoor shop- ping, art and restaurants.” There are also opportunities for great team-building events, such as private-led street art tours, brewery tastings or outdoor adventures, such as group hiking in the Sierra Nevada mountains or skiing the slopes in Tahoe. While meeting planners often flock to Reno, the city lends itself better to smaller groups than Las Vegas. Bludworth notes there is plenty for people to do in Reno outside of meet- ing time. “In Reno, attendees can ski and get out into nature during the summer time,” he says. In fact, you can ski, white-water raft and ride a bike all in the same day.” Michele Sheridan, director of pro- grams and communications for Har- man Management Corporation, a fran- chisee of KFC and Taco Bell, is planning an upcoming seminar in Reno and an incentive trip in Reno-Tahoe for 2023. “When I went to explore the areas, it was an eye-opener. You can find some good quality properties that provide a lot for the attendees to do,” she says. “I was impressed with the Downtown area and how they’re restoring its his- tory. It’s a charming area that I think people will enjoy, and we’re all looking forward to it.” And in the past year, there have been a record number of direct flight destinations to Reno-Tahoe Interna- tional Airport, which is now offering 23+ non-stop flights, helping make the destination easily accessible for travel- ers all over the country. Caesars Entertainment has numer- ous options of meeting space and ame- nities in Reno, such as THE ROW, which offers more than 4,000 rooms and suites with more than 180,000 sf of innovative meeting and exhibition space. There’s also three seamlessly connected resorts: Eldorado Resort Casino, Silver Legacy Resort Casino and Circus Circus Hotel Casino. “So, whether you’re looking to host a large conference, an out-of-the- box event or a meeting that is anything but ‘business as usual,’ we have the per- fect venue,” says Don Goodman, direc- tor of sales, Reno & Lake Tahoe for Cae- sars Entertainment. “Groups can treat their attendees with a relaxing day at the Silver Legacy Spa, take a swing on one of Reno-Tahoe’s stunning golf courses or enjoy some fun team building at the all new TopGolf Swing Suite.” Reno also boasts the Reno Aces Ball- park, the National Bowling Stadium, the National Automobile Museum, the Nevada Art Museum, the Children’s Dis- covery Museum, the Riverwalk District, Wingfield Park, plus so much more. “The destination alone has so much to offer,” Goodman says. “It gives our attendees an amazing outdoor experience, along with an incredible emerging foodie and enter- tainment scene — this along with great value and friendly hospitality.” EVENTS IN ACTION When a software company that had grown through acquisitions decided to combine multiple different confer- ences into one larger conference, Ever- ett notes Las Vegas was the only place with hotels large enough to handle the newly combined event under one roof. “It was a huge success because the space was large enough to hold a combined general session and expos, while also allowing business units to hold smaller conferences within the conference and still have con- nections with each of their target audiences,” she says. In addition, this event had many sponsors, and the hotel meeting space was set up to easily incor- porate signage opportuni- ties for sponsor exposure.” Attendees paid for their own travel for this event, and the reasonable airfare and hotel costs helped drive attendance, as well as the ease of Photo by Megan Blair The casino at Resorts World Las Vegas 48 October/November 2021 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com A high-tech suite of spaces and tools designed with a new perspective on meetings. Exclusively developed by Resorts World Las Vegas, this truly innovative paradigm sets the stage for seamless work sessions and unprecedented productivity. To learn more about Business 3.0, and how it can help your company to succeed, please contact a member of our Group Sales team today. 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