Tag: hospitality

  • Estate of Affairs: Why Mansions are the New Go-To Venue for Luxury Brands

    Luxury brands are, by nature, a selective breed. The materials or ingredients that comprise their products are meticulously curated, their affluent target is limited and, in many cases, the experiences they execute are intentionally few and far between. Why, then, shouldn’t these brands be just as judicious when it comes to choosing an event venue? […]

  • Air Haptics and Artificial Intelligence Fuel American Express’ US Open Sponsorship

    For 24 years, veteran US Open sponsor American Express has strived to bring consumers and cardmembers closer to the game of tennis by delivering exclusive access and implementing cutting-edge technology. This year, the brand is upping the ante once again with an artificial intelligence-powered gaming experience, an interactive photo op featuring iPhoto technology, a dedicated […]

  • American Express’ Two-Story Hospitality Experience Rocks the Panorama Music Festival

    Delivering one of its largest music-based experiences to date, American Express rocked the Panorama Music Festival for a second year with a two-story hospitality tent, a flock of lifestyle influencers and a retro vibe. The brand served as a primary sponsor of the two-year-old festival, held this year July 28-30 at Randall’s Island Park in […]

  • Tru by Hilton Launch: Industry Activations, Whisper Campaigns and Millennial Flair

    Wrapping up a year-long launch campaign, Tru by Hilton, the new midscale brand of Hilton Hotels & Resorts, celebrated the grand opening of its first location in Oklahoma City, OK, with a community-driven program that packed a playful punch. Held on May 25, the event attracted key stakeholders within the company and the market including […]

  • Marriott Turns a Trade Show Exhibit Into a Mobile Innovation Lab

    Innovation labs are often considered to be permanent, stationary spaces for product development and testing. Marriott, however, turned that concept on its head when at ALIS, the annual Americas Lodging and Investment Summit, the brand elicited real-time feedback from industry professionals and consumers on two of its newest hotel properties—Aloft and Element—in a touring pop-up […]