Meeting Planner Resources

Meeting Planner Resources

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.

5 Hotels For Group Connection and Team Engagement

The best meetings don’t happen in a conference room alone. These five hotels are capturing planners’ attention with immersive experiences and destination-driven activities that help teams connect in new ways.

New Flexible Work & Meeting Space Coming to Anaheim

Opening in 2027, Kiln at The Weave will offer meeting space, coworking and private offices within Anaheim's expanding OCVIBE district.

The Hot Zones: What Planners Need to Know

In a hotter world, things like air conditioning, walking distances, shade and backup indoor space are as important as room blocks and meeting space.
A new survey from SITE says local expertise and reputation are the top defining factors in DMC selection.

What Makes a Great DMC?

A new SITE report shows local expertise and reputation as the top deciding factors when selecting DMC's.

A Taste of San Antonio

San Antonio blends Native American, Spanish, Mexican and European influences into one of America’s most distinctive food cultures.

A New Force for Events

With tons of private event space, the new Lucas Museum will be a significant addition to Los Angeles' meetings and events landscape.