MEETING PLANNER RESOURCES
Caesars Highlights CSR Efforts, Sustainability Tools for Planners
Caesars' annual CSR report details community investments, sustainability gains and meeting resources for planners seeking purpose-driven events.
When Transportation Becomes the Main Attraction
From wine trolleys to aerial tramways, California transforms travel time into an event highlight for meeting attendees.
5 Negotiation Tips to Mitigate Attrition Penalties
What to do when attrition looms? Small Conferences, LLC, suggests actionable negotiation tactics.
CELEBRATING AMERICA250
America 250 Continues
America's 250th celebration extends well beyond July 4th, with fresh opportunities for meetings, incentives and special events.
Intrepid Spotlights Crowd-Free Parks for America’s 250th
Planners looking to deliver authentic outdoor experiences may want to consider Intrepid Travel's list of quieter national parks and public lands as America celebrates its 250th anniversary.
Philly Offers Groups a Walk Through American History
Philadelphia offers walkable historic tours and group experiences tied to America's 250th anniversary celebrations and beyond.
SITES
Cincinnati Breaks Ground on Convention Headquarters Hotel
Scheduled to open in late 2028, the 21-story Marriott will be directly connected by a skybridge to the convention center, giving attendees easy access between accommodations and event spaces.
EXPERT ADVICE
How Mentorship Can Help Solve the Event Industry’s Talent Shortage
An industry expert discusses the events industry's talent shortage and the vital role mentorship plays in building future careers.
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.
