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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Articles

Small & Boutique Meetings Event to Promote Design, Wellness

1 week 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 week 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 week 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.

4 weeks 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

4 weeks 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

4 weeks 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.
Encourage Event Attendees to Try a Digital Detox

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

During your conference, help meeting participants put away their phones and live in the moment. Are you reading this article on your phone? Is your favorite device basically glued to your hand? One of the latest wellness trends is a direct response to how much time we spend on our screens and how hard it is to break away. In the Global Wellness Summit’s list of 2025 Wellness Trends, no.
Amex GBT and Concur Travel Create New Hotel Marketplace

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

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New Field & Stream Lodge to Debut in Montana in May

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

Field & Stream Lodge Co. will open its first property, in Bozeman, Mont., May 1, featuring 179 rooms and more than 6,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. The new hotel brand espouses the outdoor philosophy of the clothing brand that was founded in 1871, which was followed about 20 years later by the magazine of the same name.
Hotel Alpenrock Now Open in Breckenridge, Colo.

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

In January, the 205-room Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge made its debut at the Colorado destination. The upper upscale mountain lodge is the first Curio Collection by Hilton property at a major ski resort. Just a five-minute walk from the QuickSilver Super6 and Beaver Run SuperChair gives guests access to the slopes of Breckenridge Ski Resort. The hotel also is close to the historic downtown, which features dozens of shops and restaurants and one of Colorado’s largest historic districts.