MEETING PLANNER RESOURCES
Cairns Convention Centre Embraces Multiethnic Identity
A comprehensive action plan at the Cairns Convention Centre embeds the culture of First Nation Peoples into every event experience.
AI Doesn’t Understand the Laws of Physics
Planners may need to recalibrate expectations after a client has already emotionally bought into an AI-generated image, says a fellow planner.
LACC Donates Tons of Wood for Fire Recovery
The LACC donated wood to help rebuild Altadena, CA, where the Eaton fire destroyed over 9,000 buildings in January 2025.
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
Cairns Convention Centre Embraces Multiethnic Identity
A comprehensive action plan at the Cairns Convention Centre embeds the culture of First Nation Peoples into every event experience.
EXPERT ADVICE
AI Doesn’t Understand the Laws of Physics
Planners may need to recalibrate expectations after a client has already emotionally bought into an AI-generated image, says a fellow planner.
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.
