Partner Spotlight

To an incentive planner, Australia is like a tremendous blank canvas, with endless possibilities to enchant, enthrall and forever leave your mark on attendees.

Sheraton Grand Phoenix redefines urban meetings and stands as a cultural oasis in downtown Phoenix.

Ocean Center's "Bring a Meeting Home" program connects locals, many of which belong to associations or groups that regularly meet around the country, to the convention center for "backyard" meetings that benefit the whole community.

Whether it’s explicitly stated or not, ensuring that meeting attendees have an immersive and memorable experience is one of the primary goals of every planner.

We caught up with Tania Banos, sales executive for Lat20 by Live Aqua, an all-inclusive adults-only boutique resort in Playa del Carmen, to see how planners are leveraging local culture to create hyperlocal meetings and incentives. Here's what Banos had to say.

Borgata’s staff is highly trained and can help keep you on the cutting edge.

The Leadership Summit provides a unique networking environment and fosters partnerships by bringing together pre-qualified MICE buyer/decision makers and travel organizations.

Paula Smith, executive director of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, felt that the new offerings for the Diamond Celebration were a real bonus for her attendees at her annual symposium at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel .

Ecosploring is popular here. With pristine parks and rich forests intertwined by a series of trails, there’s a hike to suit any speed.

Outdoor gathering spots—lawns, marina, decks, terraces and beach—take full advantage of the balmy nights and average of 343 days of sunshine a year.

Attendees can sample traditional mooncakes and fine teas in the street bazaars before watching live performances and lantern-painting competitions.