MEETING PLANNER RESOURCES
Why Cultural Competency Is a Key Revenue Strategy
Seema Jain, Founder of Seva Global, explains why cultural competency is not just a good skill for planners to have, but an essential driver of revenue for their events.
Myrtle Beach Welcomes New Oceanfront Event Space
Oceanview venues and expansive lawns at The Ellie offer groups a flexible oceanfront setting in Myrtle Beach, with a “Pick Your Perks” incentive.
Mongolia’s New Swoonworthy Destination
Ayan Zalaat Hotel & Spa near Mongolia’s capital city welcomes groups for singular, culturally grounded experiences.
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
The Don CeSar Debuts New Royal Ballroom
The Don CeSar has completed a multi-million-dollar renovation following the 2024 storms and reopened with a new Royal Ballroom.
EXPERT ADVICE
Why Cultural Competency Is a Key Revenue Strategy
Seema Jain, Founder of Seva Global, explains why cultural competency is not just a good skill for planners to have, but an essential driver of revenue for their events.
Florida: A Brighter Way to Meet
Sunshine 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.
What Keeps You Up at Night: Planner Stressors and SolutionsDiscover key insights in our Planner Stressors & Solutions Report—highlighting the biggest challenges facing today’s event planners and the innovative strategies they’re using to overcome them.
