MEETING PLANNER RESOURCES
Exclusive: See Something, Say Something
Maritz’ Lisa Carcaci explains how meeting and hospitality professionals can help stop human trafficking — one event at a time.
EIC Looks at Who Gets to Be “In the Room”
Part of its Futures Landscape Series, the Events Industry Council is spotlighting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion this month.
Mega-Events Are Reshaping How Planners Evaluate Destinations
Teneo Hospitality Group President Jamie Bruce on why safety, flexibility, and city-wide readiness have become non-negotiables in site selection.
WOMEN OF IMPACT
Women Leading the Way: Travel in Peru
PROMPERU is hosting a industry webinar highlighting women-led experiences and travel programs across the country.
Women’s History Month Races Ahead
Pioneering women in auto racing are recognized at venues that welcome and accommodate groups during Women's History Month.
Women’s History Month in Silicon Valley
From Sunnyvale to Redwood City, Silicon Valley has 31 days of fun on tap for Women's History Month, including art and wine.
SITES
Caesars Entertainment Opens The Vanderpump Hotel
Opening on the Vegas Strip in May, with party space for groups, The Vanderpump Hotel is celeb Lisa Vanderpump's latest venture.
EXPERT ADVICE
Exclusive: See Something, Say Something
Maritz’ Lisa Carcaci explains how meeting and hospitality professionals can help stop human trafficking — one event at a time.
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.
