Corporate Travel Destinations

Nearly all corporate travel destinations will have numerous museums that have permanent historical exhibits, host art exhibits or provide access to rotating cultural exhibits and events. Many cities even have a particular district that is home to several museums within walking distance of each other, such as Tacoma’s Museum District, San Diego’s Balboa Park, Cape Town’s Green Point District and Houston’s Museum District. With many options in close proximity, your attendees will have increased choices and the ability to select the exhibits that are of the most interest to them. This makes museums an easy, convenient option for adding to a list of local attractions given to attendees; however, you may also want to consider this low-cost entertainment option as part of your scheduled activities.

Museums usually offer rather affordable admission rates, making them a cost-effective option for corporate travel planners. But, savvy planners know that they can save even more by looking into group discounts or looking for free admission days that coincide with the dates of their corporate event. It is quite common for museums to offer at least one free admission day each month, with some entire districts offering free admission to all of the museums on a particular day. If this day happens to fall during your planned event, this is a great opportunity to offer an educational, enticing activity that will appeal to your attendees and help you stay within budget.

When it comes to Las Vegas, the first thing that comes to mind is its numerous casinos. Situated in the heart of the CityCenter is one of the largest buildings in the US, called the Aria Resort & Casino that is pursuing the LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Designed by the illustrious Pelli Clarke Pelli firm, the curvilinear crystalline towers of Aria are scheduled to be opened from December 2009. The 40,004 guest rooms with its 568 suites have thoughtfully indulged every luxury for its guests. The rooms feature natural décor, floor-to-ceiling windows offering a panoramic view of the city’s skyline, energy conserving windows, organic bath amenities and a unique advanced guest technology that allows customizing the lighting, room temperature, and music inside the rooms. Continue reading »