Mathew J. Bishop has brought some of the South’s best culinary traditions to Pechanga Resort Casino, a West Coast property that lives and breathes big-time onsite catering. 

The Middle East conflict has greatly reduced fertilizer shipping, right before spring crops were to be planted worldwide. Come fall 2026, the result might well be considerably higher prices for food in North America’s hotels, resorts and restaurants.

The JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa unveiled in late March a comprehensive renovation of its 115,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, plus a refresh of its 575 guest accommodations.

Natural and historic lures such as Mount Rushmore, the Crazy Horse Memorial and Deadwood beckon groups traveling to Rapid City, where they will also discover fascinating cultures, modern meeting facilities and a can-do hospitality community.

I asked 10 meetings, events and hospitality industry professionals to share their advice for overcoming the onboarding process and mistakes to avoid as a new hire. Here’s what they said, and what new hires can do to make it through.   

Formerly the Cromwell Hotel, the 188-unit property has been completely overhauled to deliver an upscale environment curated by restaurateur and TV personality Lisa Vanderpump

Located only two hours from each other, Sacramento and Lake Tahoe offer two versions of the California meetings dream.

The state of Iowa has nearly 30 million acres of farmland. In Eastern Iowa—Cedar Rapids, Dubuque and Iowa City—there’s a field of opportunities for green gatherings.

Peeling back the layers of history at The Bellevue, Philadelphia's grande dame hotel.

Six great group-friendly restaurants in new Michelin entrant Charlotte.