Sarah J.F. Braley

New Jersey

Managing Editor at Meetings & Conventions

Managing Editor at Northstar Meetings Group

Managing Editor for Northstar Meetings Groups' Incentive, M&C and Successful Meetings, mom of two, wife of a great guy, skier, walker, reader. She/her

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On Location: Meeting in the Dallas Arts District

1 week ago | northstarmeetingsgroup.com | Sarah J.F. Braley

When looking for the perfect meetings hotel for your group in a big city, does it sometimes feel like throwing a dart at a dartboard? Finding the right neighborhood first can make all the difference. In Dallas, the Arts District offers a cluster of hotels for groups, within walking distance of museums and other possible event venues. Following are a handful of options that we visited recently.
President and CEO Leaves Visit San Antonio

2 weeks ago | northstarmeetingsgroup.com | Sarah J.F. Braley

Marc Anderson, president and CEO of Visit San Antonio, has chosen not to renew his contract, leaving the convention and visitors bureau as of April 25. As the CVB's leader for four years, Anderson was instrumental in helping the city through its post-pandemic recovery. Until a new leader is found, Mario Bass, executive vice president and chief strategy officer, has been named interim president and CEO for the organization.
The Restaurant Reopens at Washington's Salish Lodge

3 weeks ago | meetings-conventions.com | Sarah J.F. Braley

The Restaurant and Terrace Bar reopened this month at the 86-room Salish Lodge & Spa in Snoqualmie, Wash., the latest element to be completed in an extensive six-year renovation of the property. Over that time the lobby, all guest rooms and the spa were upgraded, and the Snoqualmie Falls Visitor Center and the Lounge were added.
Amex GBT Launches Sustainability Tool for Corporate Travel

3 weeks ago | northstarmeetingsgroup.com | Sarah J.F. Braley

American Express Global Business Travel has launched a sustainability recommendations feature that will allow Amex GBT customers using its Egencia travel management platform to access customized, data-driven recommendations to help reduce their carbon emissions based on traveler behavior and actual carbon footprint.
Small & Boutique Meetings Event to Promote Design, Wellness

1 month ago | northstarmeetingsgroup.com | Sarah J.F. Braley

One of two autumn iterations of Northstar's premier hosted-buyer event designed for smaller gatherings will take place among the yellow aspen trees of Park City, Utah, Oct. 26-28. Small & Boutique Meetings – Park City, one of three in-demand hosted-buyer events for meetings of 100 room nights or fewer on peak that are being held in 2025, will take place at the 175-room Pendry Park City.
The Hotel Vin in Grapevine, Texas, to Double Rooms Total

1 month ago | meetings-conventions.com | Sarah J.F. Braley

According to numerous sources, the Hotel Vin, an Autograph Collection by Marriott property in Grapevine, Texas, is expanding. In the plans are an upscale new tower, the Hotel Vin Reserve, which will double the room count to 240. Breaking ground later this year, the hotel also will add a new outdoor pool and more event space, while making thoughtful enhancements throughout. Some reports mention that a spa also is in the works.
Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country to Debut in 2027

1 month ago | meetings-conventions.com | Sarah J.F. Braley

Hilton and Wine Country Hospitality Partners have announced the development of the Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country, coming to Fredericksburg in 2027. The sprawling property will feature 60 guest rooms and suites, as well as 37 resort villas eligible for the rental pool as 74 additional keys, and 50 residences. The resort will offer five food-and-beverage outlets, an 11,000-square-foot spa and fitness center, two resort-style pools, and more.
Sundance Film Festival to Move to Boulder, Colo.

1 month ago | northstarmeetingsgroup.com | Sarah J.F. Braley

The Sundance Institute’s board of trustees has chosen Boulder, Colo., as the new home of the Sundance Film Festival, beginning in 2027. According to the institute, Boulder offers small-town charm with an engaged community, distinctive natural beauty, and a vibrant arts scene, making it the ideal location for the festival, a celebration of the independent film industry, to grow.
Denver's Curtis Hotel to Undergo Major Renovation

1 month ago | meetings-conventions.com | Sarah J.F. Braley

The Curtis, a pop-culture-inspired hotel in downtown Denver, is embarking on a multimillion-dollar renovation.
Event Space Expansion Complete at Billings, Mont., Hotel

1 month ago | meetings-conventions.com | Sarah J.F. Braley

The Billings Hotel and Convention Center in Montana's largest city has completed a nearly $5 million expansion and remodel, adding 15,500 square feet of new convention space, called the Missouri Conference Center, which brings the property's total to nearly 41,000 square feet of flexible meeting space across 20 rooms. The facility now features state-of-the-art A/V technology with video and streaming capabilities, an 18- to 25-foot graduated ceiling, and two divider walls for customizable layouts.