MEETING PLANNER RESOURCES
AI and Contracts: 8 Things Planners Need to Know Now
Two hospitality attorneys uncover where the real exposure lies—and what a closed AI system does and doesn’t protect you from.
Corporate Retreats That Don’t Feel Corporate
From private beaches to rooftop lounges, these hotels give corporate groups fresh settings and new ways to spend time together.
Exclusive: How Meetings Rebuild Local Economies
BCD Meetings & Events’ Rebecca Jones explains why the industry’s real value to host communities goes far past hotel spend.
IN DEMAND
New Airline Routes Open More Ground This Year
These recent airline route announcements include nonstop service that shortens travel time to Europe and the Caribbean.
Clearwater Beach Marriott Launches New Group Offer
Clearwater Beach Marriott introduces a new group offer with booking incentives for meetings and events through 2027.
American Airlines Enhances Narrowbody Fleet With New Upgrades
American Airlines is expanding premium seating and adding seatback entertainment screens across its narrowbody fleet.
SITES
JW Marriott Planned for Downtown Phoenix Office Tower
Las Vegas-based LaPour Partners plans a 340-room JW Marriott near the Phoenix Convention Center, adding rooms and meeting space.
EXPERT ADVICE
AI and Contracts: 8 Things Planners Need to Know Now
Two hospitality attorneys uncover where the real exposure lies—and what a closed AI system does and doesn’t protect you from.
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.
