If you were to black-light your hotel room, you’d probably find the remote control is the most germ-infested object. That’s why Zaplex has created a clear, thin, disposable remote cover that hotels can change after each guest. Available through Pineapple Hospitality. — Taylor Dahl
The contemporary and spacious Retreat of Dunwoody can host up to 1,200 people. Ideal for corporate meetings, holiday parties, social receptions and team building, the Retreat has a terrace, gardens and flexible event space that have a futuristic vibe. — Taylor Dahl
The Silvertree Hotel and Wildwood Lodge, with its Snowmass Conference Center, has meeting space for up to 2,000 people. Amenities include outdoor meeting rooms, three full-service kitchens and in-house audio/visual equipment. The best thing is, you can ski-in and out of meetings. — Taylor Dahl
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The Strategic Meetings Management Suite by SignUp4 provides planners with digital tools to organize and manage all aspects of meetings and events, from budgets and registration to travel. No HTML knowledge is necessary. The suite allows planners to create Web sites, generate reports and send invitations intuitively. — Taylor Dahl
If you’re looking for a San Antonio property that combines historic heart with modern amenities, take a look at the luxurious AAA Four-Diamond Emily Morgan Hotel. The 177-room boutique property is an intimate setting for groups of up to 90 people, and only a stone’s throw from the Alamo.
