MEETING PLANNER RESOURCES
Planners Pivot as Disruption Intensifies
No one knows better than planners that the show must go on, which is why they are facing disruption with pivots rather than cancelations.
Opal Collection Wins Cvent Award for Planning Technology
Opal Collection receives top Cvent honors, putting a spotlight on how technology is changing the event planning process.
Pre-Event Strategies to Boost Attendance
A new Freeman Trend Report on how to drive attendance at trade shows and conferences.
IN DEMAND
Airline Perks for Meeting and Incentive Planners in 2027
Jet fuel costs have almost doubled, but savvy planners can use the perks and percentages many airlines offer to stay on budget.
Meeting Planner Perks: Hotels Sweeten the Deal
From room rebates to bonus points, hotels are offering planners new ways to stretch meeting budgets.
More Meeting for Your Money: 2027 Planner Incentives
Destinations are rolling out rebates, master-account credits and booking perks to help planners bring more value to 2027 meetings.
SITES
Tampa Bay Hotel Revenue Shows Strong Momentum
Tampa Bay has opened Fiscal Year 2027 with the strongest September hotel revenue in the destination’s history.
EXPERT ADVICE
Where Does AI Belong in Event Planning?
New Cvent and MPI research examines AI's growing role in events and where human expertise remains essential.
Sharpening Your Negotiating Skills
Budgets are tight, expectations are high, and planners are often being asked to do more with the same, or less, money. Negotiation can help bridge that gap, but it doesn’t have to mean playing hardball.
Putting AI to Work For YouOf 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.
