MEETING PLANNER RESOURCES
Hotels Tap Local Culinary Connections for Groups
Hotels from coast to coast are cooking up group activities, featuring everything from sushi rolling to s'mores on the beach.
Planners: Get in the Game
Beyond mega-franchises like FIFA and the NFL, planners can build a more strategic playbook to drive new revenue.
A Planet in Motion: Earth Day 2026
More than 5,600 registered Earth Day events will take place across all 50 U.S. states and 180+ countries.
IN DEMAND
Don’t Leave Destination Dollars on the Table
Conference grants and monetary incentives may be waiting in your meeting destination. Here's where you can find them.
American Express Expands Centurion Lounge Network At U.S. Airports
The expansion includes a new Centurion Lounge at Boston Logan, a second “Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge” concept in Charlotte and a major renovation at Dallas-Fort Worth.
‘More Aloha, Less Planning’ at Grand Hyatt Kauai
The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa's new all-inclusive program allows planners to bundle amenities into one seamless package.
SITES
Meet, Breathe, Repeat in Napa Valley
Hotel Yountville's new Working Wellness Group Offer is designed for corporate groups seeking a more restorative approach to meetings and incentives in California’s wine country.
EXPERT ADVICE
How the ‘Anchor Effect’ is Giving Hotels More Pull
The Anchor Effect doesn’t hold a hotel back, it pulls a crowd forward, says the CEO of a creative agency specializing in hospitality and F&B.
Smarter Incentives, Stronger Impact
Incentive travel is becoming more focused and more thoughtful. It’s no longer just about sending top performers somewhere impressive—it’s about creating experiences that feel meaningful and worthwhile.
Florida: A Brighter Way to MeetSunshine isn’t Florida’s only attraction—the state’s meetings industry dazzles with options. From cosmopolitan convention spaces to magical event venues near world-famous theme parks and a hospitality culture that knows how to impress, Florida delivers exceptional meeting and incentive experiences.
Women in Meetings & IncentivesWhat do women want? Sigmund Freud famously asked that question nearly a hundred years ago. And though the now-debunked psychologist never found an answer for himself, we have some answers about what women in the meeting and incentive planning industries want—to be paid equally.
Sustainable Meetings Guide (2025)Anyone who’s been watching the industry for the past 10 years knows that sustainable practices at events have gone from being a secondary concern to a top priority for meetings and the venues they use.
Meetings: The Next GenerationThis year, members of Generation Z—born between 1997-2012—are expected to outnumber Baby Boomers in the workforce for the first time. They bring with them different expectations, different attitudes toward upper management and different views on the importance of work in their daily lives.
