On The Scene

Articles inspired by onsite visits of destinations by our editorial staff.

Istanbul Straddles Two Continents—and Time Itself

Istanbul is a city that reveals itself on its own terms for travelers who invest the time and energy to unpeel its many layers. A pre-MPI EMEC fam tour helped Meetings Today’s Tyler Davidson discover its myriad lures.

MPI EMEC Celebrates Istanbul's Crossroads of Culture

MPI's European Meetings & Events Conference (EMEC) kicked off February 22 in Istanbul, an iconic city that straddles Europe and Asia and has served as a crossroads of civilizations and culture after rising to prominence as Constantinople, an imperial capital of the Roman Empire founded by emperor Constantine the Great.

A Complete List of Our 2024 On-the-Scene Coverage

From alluring international destinations to tours of some up-and-coming U.S. locales, Meetings Today editors were lucky enough to experience some of the best of what the industry has to offer through their travels.

Answering the Call of Ancient Andalucía With Meliá Hotels International

Few destinations have shaped the course of history more than Spain’s eight-province Andalucía region. As my recent press trip to Sevilla and Granada with Meliá Hotels International revealed, the present is one of lightness, ease and indelible impressions, including a singular history of meetings and events.