Skift Meetings Report Highlights Key MICE Trends and Related New Properties

A new report indicates the growing variety of hotel and convention center experiences expanding around the world.

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Experiences, story-telling, measurable sustainability, luxury and more highlight the new developments in hotels and convention centers, according to this report from Skift Meetings: What’s New in Meetings and Incentive Travel?

Here are some new properties highlighted in the report by category.

Distinctive cultural stories: Properties that tell compelling stories offer unique engagement opportunities, such as La Fiermontina Ocean in Northern Morocco and Mandarin Oriental Qianmen in Beijing.
Measurable sustainability: Sustainable hospitality is becoming more prominent, with properties like Solo Sokos Hotel Pier 4 in Helsinki and Populous in Denver, making significant sustainability claims that go beyond green-washing.
Reimagined event venues: Venues with fascinating stories are getting attention, such as New Spiral in Prague and HISTORY Ottawa.
Ultra-luxurious encounters: Nature and wellness-focused resorts aimed at high-end guests gain traction, such as &Beyond Suyian Lodge in Kenya and Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree in Singapore.
All-inclusive model: This category is holding strong in the Caribbean and Latin America, with properties like Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas and AVA Resort Cancun.
Prestige Appeal: Palatial settings and iconic properties remain popular, with examples like Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur and Fairmont Udaipur Palace.
Gaming resorts: Gaming is expanding into new territories, such as Wynn Al Marjan Island in UAE and Caesars Virginia.
Culinary-first approaches: More properties are emphasizing food, such as Appellation Healdsburg and Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel.

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