MEETING PLANNER RESOURCES
Sensory-Driven Event Design: Five Top Tips
Memorable events intentionally engage all five senses, says ETHOS Event Collective.
From Surfing to Sport Fishing: Resorts Elevate Experiential Team Building for Groups
These resorts across the U.S. and Mexico are creating immersive team-building experiences that encourage collaboration and keep attendees engaged long after the retreat ends.
SITE Survey Shows Destination Recalibration Ahead
Canada gains, Gulf States decline as incentive travel planners respond to geopolitical tensions says SITE study.
IN DEMAND
A Champion Mindset Arrives for Tampa Meetings
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street’s new Stay Like a Champion program combines meetings with fitness, nutrition and restorative sleep.
GWI Launches Global Meetings Wellness Initiative
Spearheaded by two wellness industry innovators, GWI's new Meetings and Events Initiative puts wellness to work in group gatherings.
Omni Brings Back Drive-Ins and Festivals for Nation’s 250th
Omni Hotels & Resorts celebrates America’s 250th with programming inspired by classic traditions and milestone moments, creating festive group experiences.
SITES
SITE Incentive Summit Highlights Bogata and LATAM
SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence) held its 2026 SITE Incentive Summit in Bogota, Colombia from 20-23 April.
EXPERT ADVICE
New Report Points to Resilience in Group Travel
A new industry report explores the pressures facing group travel in 2025, and why many planners and business leaders still see strong value in meeting face-to-face.
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.
