MEETING PLANNER RESOURCES
3 Icebreakers for People Who Hate Icebreakers
Here are three icebreakers that even the haters may tolerate.
3 Presentation Formats Attendees Will Love
These three presentation formats will engage attendees and foster learning — though not all speakers will want to go there.
Planners, Bake in a Blueberry Muffin Break
Florida's Opal Collection: a complimentary muffin break, worked into the program when you book by June 30, 2025.
IN DEMAND
Fresh offerings for groups in Western U.S. destinations and resorts
Whether it’s an Indigenous-owned and -operated spa with 12,000-year-old hot springs or an exclusive speakeasy serving rare concoctions, the Western U.S.’s offerings will wow your group.
Innovation = Elevated Experiences
While you may immediately think “tech,” when you hear the word “innovation,” ideas on the cutting edge aren’t necessarily related to advances in technology.
Madrid: A Sustainable Choice for MICE Tourism
As a leader in sustainable MICE tourism, Madrid offers event organizers various innovative tools to create eco-friendly, impactful meetings.
SITES
Transcend Cruises Starts Construction on B2B-only Ship
Transcend Cruises has "cut steel" on its first state-of-the-art, purpose-built vessel for the B2B group market.
EXPERT ADVICE
Webinar: Key Takeaways from IRF’s 2024 Incentive Travel Index
A recent webinar moderated by IRF president Stephanie Harris discussed key points in the Incentive Travel Index released in October.
Women in Meetings & Incentives
Prevue’s survey of women, conducted in partnership with the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE)’s Women IN Leadership Committee, confirms that the glass ceiling above the meetings and incentives industry remains more or less intact.
Sustainable Meetings GuideUnlock the power of sustainability in your events with simple, impactful steps. Discover effortless green meeting initiatives that are easy to implement and learn how to seamlessly scale social impact efforts to fit any event schedule.
Hotel Negotiations in a Seller's MarketIn the ever-evolving landscape of hotel-planner negotiations, the dynamics have shifted significantly, influenced by the formidable pressures from procurement on the corporate front and revenue management on the hotel side.
Locally Inspired: Florida’s One-of-a-Kind Group ExperiencesBetween its year-round mild weather, 825 miles of sandy coastline, and total dedication to being the consummate host, Florida is uniquely positioned to offer group experiences like nowhere else in the country…
Corporate Incentive Trends SurveyStart with overall sales: 60%of respondents—all of whom are direct in-house meeting planners working for corporations to plan their incentive programs (no third parties)—reported that their companies’ sales increased in 2023, with another 21% saying that sales had remained the same as in 2022.
