MEETING PLANNER RESOURCES
Sensory-Driven Event Design: Five Top Tips
Memorable events intentionally engage all five senses, says ETHOS Event Collective.
From Surfing to Sportfishing: Resorts Elevate Experiential Team Building for Groups
These resorts across the U.S. and Mexico are creating immersive team-building experiences that encourage collaboration and keep attendees engaged long after the retreat ends.
SITE Survey Shows Destination Recalibration Ahead
Canada gains, Gulf States decline as incentive travel planners respond to geopolitical tensions says SITE study.
IN DEMAND
Omni Brings Back Drive-Ins and Festivals for Nation’s 250th
Omni Hotels & Resorts celebrates America’s 250th with programming inspired by classic traditions and milestone moments, creating festive group experiences.
L.A.’s Summer Lineup Is a Win for Planners
With a nonstop calendar of events, Los Angeles is shaping up to be a strategic draw for meetings and incentives this summer.
It’s Not Real Racing, But F1 Arcade Las Vegas Drives High-Energy Events
F1 Arcade Las Vegas positions its Formula 1 simulation venue for buyouts, private events and immersive team-building experiences on the Las Vegas Strip.
SITES
Andaz Mexico City Condesa Offers Cultural Appeal
Andaz Mexico City Condesa is set in Mexico City’s La Condesa district and offers an appealing backdrop for meetings and conferences.
EXPERT ADVICE
Sensory-Driven Event Design: Five Top Tips
Memorable events intentionally engage all five senses, says ETHOS Event Collective.
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.
