MEETING PLANNER RESOURCES
Beyond the Ramp: Why Speakers with Disabilities Belong on Your Stage
Disability is the diversity category planners most often forget, and it is also one of the largest.
Post-October: Latin-Inspired Venues for Groups
From agave lounges to art museums, discover venues and activities that bring Latin culture to meetings, receptions and incentive trips.
News From the Hawaiian Islands
An evergreen incentive destination, the Hawaiian Islands have new hotel and culinary offerings for planners to consider.
IN DEMAND
Tropic Ocean Airways Adds Fort Lauderdale-Key West Flights
Tropic Ocean Airways will begin flights between Fort Lauderdale and Key West on Nov. 27, offering a new transportation option for executive groups and incentive programs.
Calgary Makes Its Case: Bigger Meetings, Better Value
Calgary is making a bigger play for meetings with expanded convention space, a $2 billion urban transformation, strong U.S. air access and budget-friendly value.
American Airlines Plans Its Largest Admirals Club at Charlotte Airport
American Airlines will build its largest Admirals Club at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, adding more than 40,000 sf of premium space for travelers.
SITES
From Banff to Hawaii: Hotels Elevating the Group Experience
From refreshed mountain resorts to new desert retreats and island escapes, these hotels and resorts offer standout meeting spaces and memorable experiences for groups.
EXPERT ADVICE
The Exchange Turns Weeks of Speaker Sourcing Into One Day
Chicago’s The Exchange brings 28 certified speakers and 100 vetted meeting planners together for a day of direct connections.
Putting AI to Work For You
Of all the changes reshaping event planning, AI may have the biggest impact on the day-to-day work of planners. But questions about where it fits into your toolbox remain: ...
Smarter Incentives, Stronger ImpactIncentive 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.
