MEETING PLANNER RESOURCES
SITE Classic 2026 Raises Over $276,000 for SITE Foundation
SITE Classic 2026 raised more than $276,000 for the SITE Foundation in Puerto Rico, where incentive travel leaders gathered for education, networking and destination experiences.
Asheville’s Big PGA Tour Opportunity
After 84 years, the PGA TOUR is back in Asheville, giving meeting planners a new premium experience to consider.
Exclusive: Meetings Turn Ideas Into Action
Why meetings are where ideas actually turn into action, and how AI is freeing planners to focus on the human side of the business.
IN DEMAND
Business Travelers Go to Wild Lengths for Downtime
New Hyatt research reveals the creative excuses business travelers use to protect precious downtime in their hotel rooms.
Funding Your Next Conference
Discover where planners can find destination funding, hotel perks, group travel offers and support for major and international events.
United Expands International Network With 10 New Destinations for 2027
United Airlines is expanding its international network with 10 new destinations for 2027, including Okinawa, Luxembourg City, Ibiza, Marseille and Sicily.
SITES
New Orleans Marriott Completes Renovation
New Orleans Marriott has announced the completion of an extensive property-wide renovation ahead of the upcoming peak convention season.
EXPERT ADVICE
The $3.1 Trillion Case for Getting People in a Room
EIC’s most recent report reveals how business events drove $3.1 trillion in global economic impact and millions of jobs.
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.
