A new program, A Meeting of the Senses, at The Ritz-Carlton allows participating hotels and resorts around the globe to create innovative meetings to awaken the mind, stir creativity and intensify focus. A group of trusted advisors at each property draw upon the latest trends to positively impact meeting planners and attendees. Around the world, 60 luxury properties participate in the program, curating unique food and beverage experiences, wellness-inspired breaks and personalized itineraries. Examples of engaging and unexpected events are evidenced at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, where planners visit New York annually to tour holiday window displays and bring back ideas for future events. For unique food and beverage options, The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua serves garden-to-glass cocktails with herbs grown on site, while The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage hosts hands-on cooking classes and wine tastings as team-building activities. Planners also look to add wellness activities to events. The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna offers a personal trainer during coffee breaks and a Sightseeing Run at the end of the day. Planners also note design trends in the way of corporate meetings to help participants stay engaged — at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, the team has done away with banquet rounds in favor of unique layouts and interactive set-ups. Many properties worldwide are adding Ritz Kids events and planning daytrips for accompanying families. Learn more about the 60 properties participating in A Meeting of the Senses. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company operates more than 90 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the Caribbean, with more than 30 hotel and residential projects under development around the globe.