MEETING PLANNER RESOURCES
How to Leap the Planner-Attendee Value Gap
There's a gap between the glitz, glamour and big-name speakers planners think are big draws for attendees, and what attendees say they truly value.
Business Travel Optimism on the Rebound
A new survey from GBTA finds business travel professionals gaining in confidence as new patterns, policies and technologies redefine the industry.
AI and Deceptive Content: What You Need to Know
As Generative AI creates new threats, find out what you need to keep your income and information out of the wrong hands.
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Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego Renovates Seaport Tower
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego has now completed the renovation of its 33-story Seaport Tower, the first of two towers undergoing redesign.
Cities Leaning into Sports Events
Sports events are a big business — one that more cities are working to attract as part of their overall group business strategy.
Delta Launches AI Assistant
Delta has introduced Delta Concierge, an AI-powered assistant built into the Delta app for SkyMiles members.
SITES
Kimpton Getaway Adds a Boozy Twist
After a hard day in meetings, the Kimpton Hotel Eventi adds some soft scoops of booze-infused ice cream and cocktails.
EXPERT ADVICE
Thriving in the ‘VUCA’ Era of Meetings and Events
What is the greatest predictor of a long & fulfilling life? Keynote speaker Nolan Nichols shares the keys to human health & happiness.
Women in Meetings & Incentives
What 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.
Florida: The Sunny Side of MeetingsLeisure travelers flock to Florida for its beaches, attractions, great dining and general fun in the sun, but savvy planners know that everything making the Sunshine State a hit with vacationers also takes meetings and events to the next level, and the level after that.
