MEETING PLANNER RESOURCES
Exclusive: Meetings, the Unsung Growth Accelerator
BCD Meetings & Events' Jennifer La Fuente on the economic case for face-to-face events — and how the smartest organizations are measuring, and multiplying, the return
Planner Perks: Destinations Put More Money on the Table
Don't leave money on the table. These destinations offer incentives and other planner perks to stretch your meeting budget.
Engage All Six Senses During Leadership Retreats
Six Senses La Sagesse introduces a one-day executive retreat blending strategic planning, wellness and immersive Caribbean experiences.
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Planner Savings Watch: Destination & Hotel Incentives
Track destination rebates, hotel concessions and other incentives that help planners lower costs and maximize meeting budgets.
America250: Revolutionary Ways to Celebrate
From pickleball to patriotic sites, America250 celebrations continue throughout the country through the end of the year.
America 250 Continues
America's 250th celebration extends well beyond July 4th, with fresh opportunities for meetings, incentives and special events.
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InterContinental Houston Earns 2026 Cvent Excellence Award
InterContinental Houston was recognized with a 2026 Cvent Excellence Award and introduced a new meetings website that gives planners access to venue information, layouts and services.
EXPERT ADVICE
Exclusive: Meetings, the Unsung Growth Accelerator
BCD Meetings & Events' Jennifer La Fuente on the economic case for face-to-face events — and how the smartest organizations are measuring, and multiplying, the return
Smarter Incentives, Stronger Impact
Incentive travel is becoming more focused and more thoughtful. It’s no longer just about sending top performers somewhere impressive—it’s about creating experiences that feel meaningful and worthwhile.
Florida: A Brighter Way to MeetSunshine isn’t Florida’s only attraction—the state’s meetings industry dazzles with options. From cosmopolitan convention spaces to magical event venues near world-famous theme parks and a hospitality culture that knows how to impress, Florida delivers exceptional meeting and incentive experiences.
Women in Meetings & IncentivesWhat do women want? Sigmund Freud famously asked that question nearly a hundred years ago. And though the now-debunked psychologist never found an answer for himself, we have some answers about what women in the meeting and incentive planning industries want—to be paid equally.
Sustainable Meetings Guide (2025)Anyone who’s been watching the industry for the past 10 years knows that sustainable practices at events have gone from being a secondary concern to a top priority for meetings and the venues they use.
Meetings: The Next GenerationThis year, members of Generation Z—born between 1997-2012—are expected to outnumber Baby Boomers in the workforce for the first time. They bring with them different expectations, different attitudes toward upper management and different views on the importance of work in their daily lives.
