MEETING PLANNER RESOURCES
Exclusive: Meetings, the Unsung Growth Accelerator
BCD Meetings & Events' Jennifer La Fuente on the economic case for face-to-face events—and how the smartest organizations are measuring, and multiplying, the return.
Planner Perks: Destinations Put More Money on the Table
Don't leave money on the table. These destinations offer incentives and other planner perks to stretch your meeting budget.
Engage All Six Senses During Leadership Retreats
Six Senses La Sagesse introduces a one-day executive retreat blending strategic planning, wellness and immersive Caribbean experiences.
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Plan on New Group Travel Incentives
Meeting planners, access new group travel incentives, including airfare savings, booking bonuses, hotel perks and destination experiences.
Transcend Cruises Debuts Charter-Only River Cruise Ship Designed for Groups
Transcend Cruises has christened MS Connect, a charter-only river cruise ship built exclusively for meetings, incentives and corporate events.
Planner Savings Watch: Destination & Hotel Incentives
Track destination rebates, hotel concessions and other incentives that help planners lower costs and maximize meeting budgets.
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Cleveland and Cincinnati Up the Ante for Meetings
Cleveland is expanding its meetings and events offerings with major venue and hotel developments, including a $135 million expansion of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the city's first W Hotel, set to open in 2027.
EXPERT ADVICE
Exclusive: Meetings, the Unsung Growth Accelerator
BCD Meetings & Events' Jennifer La Fuente on the economic case for face-to-face events—and how the smartest organizations are measuring, and multiplying, the return.
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.
