MEETING PLANNER RESOURCES
Destination DC Launches New Program for Planners
The Meetings Capitalized program offers roadmaps for planners to customize singular, experiential events in DC.
Exclusive: Crafting the Perfect Sip
Gavin Miller on the art of designing beverages that elevate each dining experience.
Exclusive: The Medicine Cabinet Behind the Bar
Gavin Miller on mindful mixology, and why what's in your glass has always been about more than taste
IN DEMAND
Pride Month Takes Over Las Vegas
Throughout the month, resorts and numerous venues across Vegas will host events celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, reinforcing Vegas’ ongoing “Vegas for All” messaging.
Greater Miami Spotlights LGBTQ+ With Pride Events and Cultural Activations
This season’s Pride events include the return of major celebrations, new LGBTQ+-focused public spaces and a growing calendar of entertainment happening through June.
A Month of Pride in Seattle
Seattle showcases Pride Month with a host of activities, from parades galore to dog walks and people walks, plus vibrant festivals.
SITES
Hilton Anaheim Earns Spot on Cvent’s 2026 Top Meeting Hotels
Hilton Anaheim has secured a spot on Cvent’s 2026 Top Meeting Hotels list for the fourth consecutive year. The hotel offers more than 170,000 sf of meeting and event space.
EXPERT ADVICE
Why Event Production Is Becoming the New Strategic Driver in Planning
Event production is no longer a behind-the-scenes function—it’s becoming a core strategic driver. BCD Meetings & Events is responding with a new framework designed to improve consistency, efficiency and creative impact across event programs.
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.
