MEETING PLANNER RESOURCES
Turning NBA Moments Into Business Impact
NBA Experiences delivers customizable options for planners looking to create anything from VIP moments to full-scale event experiences.
Breakfast Is the New Power Session
7 ways smart planners are turning the first meal of the day into a tasty — and more strategic — moment.
How 3D-Printed Food Is Reshaping Event Catering
3D-printed food is quickly moving from novelty to narrative for meeting and event catering.
IN DEMAND
Don’t Leave Destination Dollars on the Table
Conference grants and monetary incentives may be waiting in your meeting destination. Here's where you can find them.
American Express Expands Centurion Lounge Network At U.S. Airports
The expansion includes a new Centurion Lounge at Boston Logan, a second “Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge” concept in Charlotte and a major renovation at Dallas-Fort Worth.
‘More Aloha, Less Planning’ at Grand Hyatt Kauai
The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa's new all-inclusive program allows planners to bundle amenities into one seamless package.
SITES
The Boca Raton Unveils Meetings Space Redesign During Centennial Year
The Boca Raton is investing in both its accommodations and its meetings product, announcing a redesign of the Cloister guest rooms and Mizner Center event complex.
EXPERT ADVICE
Top Insights From B2B Event Attendee Research
What will resonate with attendees? is every planner's question. Recent research identifies the top motivators.
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.
