Meeting Planner Resources

Meeting Planner Resources

Rebecca Jones, Vice President Global Supplier Relations at BCD Meetings & Events

Exclusive: How Meetings Rebuild Local Economies

BCD Meetings & Events’ Rebecca Jones explains why the industry’s real value to host communities goes far past hotel spend.
Historic Monkey Island Estate, only an hour from London, caters to high-end corporate and incentive groups.

Stepping into History

Monkey Island Estate, an exquisite countryside retreat on the River Thames just 20 minutes from Heatrhrow Airport, caters to top-tier groups.

Moscone Center Adds On-Demand Meeting Pods

Private meeting pods from ZenSpace give Moscone Center attendees a quiet space to take calls, hold meetings or just focus.

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.

Exclusive: How Global Events Drive Cross-Border Progress

BCD Meetings & Events’ Emily Nichols weighs in on why in-person global events are key for solving problems together.

Caesars Highlights CSR Efforts, Sustainability Tools for Planners

Caesars' annual CSR report details community investments, sustainability gains and meeting resources for planners seeking purpose-driven events.

When Transportation Becomes the Main Attraction

From wine trolleys to aerial tramways, California transforms travel time into an event highlight for meeting attendees.
Negotiation tips for what to do when attrition looms.

5 Negotiation Tips to Mitigate Attrition Penalties

What to do when attrition looms? Small Conferences, LLC, suggests actionable negotiation tactics.

Cruising Into Meetings & Incentives

New ships, smarter technology and seamless logistics are changing how planners think about meetings and incentive programs at sea.

Planner Perks Add Value in These Cities

Discover destination incentives, booking bonuses and planner promotions that add value, reduce costs and reward your next meeting.
Trade Winds, the largest meetings resort on Florida's Gulf Coast, has added value-date perks for 2026 and 2027.

New Group Booking Offer at TradeWinds Resort

TradeWinds, the largest meetings-focused resort on Florida's Gulf Coast, has added value-date perks for 2026 and 2027.

SITE Survey Reveals Why Buyers Choose DMCs

When incentive travel professionals choose a DMC, a few qualities rise above the rest in a new SITE Pulse Survey.