MEETING PLANNER RESOURCES
8 Tips for Lighting Food at Events
Tim Barrett, CMP, on why lighting food effectively should be a planning priority.
MPI Drives Education at IMEX America
From packed education sessions to $700,000 in fundraising, MPI made a lasting impression at IMEX America.
Prevue at IMEX: Trends, Culture & Planner Recognition
Prevue connected with industry leaders at IMEX America, explored 2027 trends and celebrated outstanding meeting planners.
IN DEMAND
Tropic Ocean Airways Adds Fort Lauderdale-Key West Flights
Tropic Ocean Airways will begin flights between Fort Lauderdale and Key West on Nov. 27, offering a new transportation option for executive groups and incentive programs.
Calgary Makes Its Case: Bigger Meetings, Better Value
Calgary is making a bigger play for meetings with expanded convention space, a $2 billion urban transformation, strong U.S. air access and budget-friendly value.
American Airlines Plans Its Largest Admirals Club at Charlotte Airport
American Airlines will build its largest Admirals Club at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, adding more than 40,000 sf of premium space for travelers.
SITES
Loews Hotels & Co. Announces a New Hotel
Loews’ newest Arlington hotel will feature an Event Barn, 507 guest rooms, and expansive meeting and event space.
EXPERT ADVICE
The Accessibility Questions Planners Need to Ask
Beyond ADA regulations, attendees may have disabiilities or limitations preventing them from fully participating in your program.
Sharpening Your Negotiating Skills
Budgets are tight, expectations are high, and planners are often being asked to do more with the same, or less, money. Negotiation can help bridge that gap, but it doesn’t have to mean playing hardball.
Putting AI to Work For YouOf all the changes reshaping event planning, AI may have the biggest impact on the day-to-day work of planners. But questions about where it fits into your toolbox remain: ...
Smarter Incentives, Stronger ImpactIncentive 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.
