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Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk begins lobby and restaurant renovation

Luxury hotel Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk is starting on a nearly $9 million renovation project to transform the hotel’s lobby and public spaces. This includes an elevated coffee service at Spoonful Provisions, the installation of Tejas Lounge, and a new dining concept called Moda Fare.

Driven to Impress

Choosing drivable destinations can be a game-changing strategy for boosting attendance and engagement when planning meetings and events. These easily accessible locations go beyond convenience and cost efficiency, offering opportunities for unique and vibrant experiences to immerse attendees in local culture and charm. With a well-developed infrastructure to support events, drivable destinations balance scenic beauty, diverse activities, and essential amenities. Best of all, they turn the entire experience into an adventure—combining ease of access with memorable attractions, making the journey and destination a win for any gathering.

Shana Davison – ASPIRE Event Management

Shana Davison, CMP

ASPIRE Event Management

Founder & Managing Director

Ankeny, Iowa

shana@aspireeventmanagement.com

Types of meetings and events: Conferences, incentive trips, grand openings, customer-appreciation celebrations

Average number of attendees: 
800 for conferences

Describe your current position.

As the founder and managing director of ASPIRE Event Management, 
I wear a …

The Boca Raton to debut transformed Beach Club

Boca Raton, Fla.—The Boca Raton announced the $120 million investment in the redesign of its Beach Club earlier this year, and reservations are now open. In addition to new restaurants, a fitness facility, and a cocktail lounge and café, the oceanside event spaces and all guest rooms and suites have been completely revamped. The grand reveal is set for January 2, 2025.

The South’s Top Music & Meetings Venues

Our annual Music & Meetings issue and contest are among our most popular offerings each year. For 2024, our contest asked readers to vote on their favorite live-music venues. We narrowed down the long list of music venues all across the South to just three choices in each destination in …

The South’s Top Outdoor Venues

Think outside the box for your next event—and we mean “outside.” Outdoor amphitheaters can accommodate various events as stand-alone venues with plenty of open space, seating, and a central stage. The South is home to an array of facilities with beautiful settings, state-of-the-art acoustics, and friendly staff to accommodate events.

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