MEETING PLANNER RESOURCES
A Student-Maritz Partnership Rethinks Event Materials
Maritz partnered with a group of students at the University of Texas at Austin to find more sustainable solutions for common event materials.
Wordly Enhances Mobile-First Translation App
Wordly introduces mobile-first enhancements to translation app, expanding onsite and hybrid event accessibility.
European Planners Connect at MPI’s EMEC
Held at the SLS Barcelona, the 37th EMEC brought thought-provoking ideas and solutions to an international audience.
WOMEN OF IMPACT
The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club: Women at the Helm
The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg, FL: Where women drive executive leadership in hotel operations and dining.
Championing Women in Event Leadership
In an industry driven largely by women, Women’s History Month is a moment to spotlight that leadership.
Celebrating Women’s History Month
Cleveland rocks, and so do other locations around the country, during International Women' Day and Women's History Month.
SITES
MGM Resorts Reimagines Sales Structure to Streamline Meetings & Events Experience
MGM Resorts is restructuring its Las Vegas sales organization, bringing Sales, Catering & Events and Convention Services under one Corporate Sales division.
EXPERT ADVICE
Small Groups, Big Impressions: The Hotel Champlain
Ideal for corporate and teambuilding retreats, the Hotel Champlain in Burlington, VT has a distinct local flavor and independent vibe.
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.
