Smart Meetings is getting a firsthand look at Grand Rapids, Michigan’s Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, which recently underwent $14 million worth of renovations to the 285-room Glass Tower. Senior Editor Paul Love is our reporter on the scene sharing his experiences at the hotel.
In addition to the Amway Grand Plaza, he’ll be checking out the art scene in Grand Rapids via the ArtPrize hub and the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, trying out new restaurants and lounges with high expectations (including The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck) and exploring venues and attractions with great potential value to meetings and events professionals.
Follow Smart Meetings social media posts from Thursday, October 8 through Saturday, October 10 to see all that Grand Rapids offers planners and meetings attendees and keep track of Paul’s adventures. There are some late-night events on the agenda, so be sure to check in day and night!
Last Updated Oct. 11, 2015 – 2:50 PM
Wolfgang Puck’s food is treating us well! @ExperienceGR #SmartMtgs pic.twitter.com/MBEVkhANlS
— Paul Love (@SmartMtgsPaul) October 11, 2015
Another winner from #ArtPrize7 pic.twitter.com/2AR6YIbcAK
— Paul Love (@SmartMtgsPaul) October 10, 2015
Is @ExperienceGR really beer city? Um, yes. #foundersbeer #SmartMtgs pic.twitter.com/zJAzlTTLv6
— Paul Love (@SmartMtgsPaul) October 10, 2015
Beautiful plants, too! @ExperienceGR #SmartMtgs pic.twitter.com/HJy2fEBphr
— Paul Love (@SmartMtgsPaul) October 10, 2015
More art @ExperienceGR, and a gorgeous morning Meijer Gardens. #SmartMtgs pic.twitter.com/lLRt60gcyZ
— Paul Love (@SmartMtgsPaul) October 10, 2015
And the winner is… #ArtPrize7 pic.twitter.com/5eprkSboUj
— Paul Love (@SmartMtgsPaul) October 10, 2015
UFO crab and amazing filet at Cygnus 27 @ExperienceGR #SmartMtgs pic.twitter.com/UtzpyBCRAX
— Paul Love (@SmartMtgsPaul) October 9, 2015
Great sunset view of @ExperienceGR @ExperienceGR from @AmwayGrandPlaza! pic.twitter.com/QxkfvfNFv0
— Paul Love (@SmartMtgsPaul) October 9, 2015
Art everywhere! (Part 2) #artprize7 #ArtPrize7 #SmartMtgs pic.twitter.com/edDHBIlWlQ
— Paul Love (@SmartMtgsPaul) October 9, 2015
Nice view of Grand River, Amway Plaza & convention center! Thanks @ExperienceGR #smartmtgs pic.twitter.com/x3j0pqrsmA
— Paul Love (@SmartMtgsPaul) October 9, 2015
Even the PD becomes an art galler during #artprize7 @ExperienceGR #SmartMtgs pic.twitter.com/IYgFcQSt1I — Paul Love (@SmartMtgsPaul) October 9, 2015
ArtPrize winner from 2014. Simple. Beautiful. @ExperienceGR #SmartMtgs pic.twitter.com/ZsFmPeuM9p — Paul Love (@SmartMtgsPaul) October 9, 2015
Delicious food from http://t.co/oiqVYGFsyl.Six is a great introduction to Grand Rapids. #ilovethejw #smartmtgs pic.twitter.com/N6NT9uUNc5 — Paul Love (@SmartMtgsPaul) October 9, 2015