Meeting Planner Resources

Meeting Planner Resources

Be+Well: A Powerful New Brand & Trade Show

Two large wellness/beauty trade shows have merged into a one-stop destination designed for beauty, spa, wellness and fitness professionals.

On Location: Boston

Boston, sometimes humbly called the Hub of the Universe, was definitely the hub for amazing experiences at a recent Marriott CRN event.

Are Hotels Rethinking Group Demand?

Hotels face pressure to boost profits amid uncertainty, creating both challenges and opportunities for event planners.
RIU hotels is making a big CSR investments through its Proudly Committed sustainability initiatives.

RIU Hotels Expand CSR Initiatives

With 19 sustainability projects in Mexico, RIU Hotels is investing heavily in its Proudly Committed initiatives.

DI Launches Food Recovery Guide for Event Planning

Destinations International (DI) has launched a guide to help planners recover and redistribute unused food at events.

Austin’s New Strategy: The Mini-Wide

While Austin’s convention center is closed for a massive rebuild, the city is getting creative to serve group business with a decentralized event model called the mini-wide.
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Harness the Power of AI for Event Personas

Segmenting your audience by persona can give you insights that will Increase engagement, participation and learning. Here’s how AI can help.
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On Location: Lake Geneva, WI

Natural beauty, friendly folks and state-of-the-art meeting and event venues are just part of the charm of this easy-to-get-to Midwest destination.
SITE Night at IMEX is among unparalleled netorking opportunities for incentive travel planners.

SITE Shines at IMEX 2025

From unparalleled networking to incentive travel education, SITE programming at IMEX offers myriad opportunities.

FCM Unveils Reporting & Analytics Tool

FCM Meetings & Events has created a global Reporting & Analytics Tool, which promises to be industry-changing and will roll out in phases this year.
IACC’s 2025 Meeting Room of the Future report

IACC’s 2025 Meeting Room of the Future: Shifts and Shakeups

IACC’s 2025 Meeting Room of the Future report takes a deep dive into the shifts and shakeups happening now in experiential meetings, technology and venue selection.

SITE’s Member-Get-a-Member Incentive Expands

Refer four friends & colleagues to earn a complimentary membership with SITE's newly expanded Member-Get-a-Member.
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Business Travel Gets Shorter, More Purposeful

Business travel is no longer the default — according to new research, business travelers are becoming more selective to ensure every trip counts.
New wellness standards for hotels have been announced by WITT and WTA.

New Wellness Standards for Hotels

Wellness has become an integral component of meetings and events. But what does it mean for a property to be truly wellness focused?