When planners think of meeting in Nevada, they typically think Las Vegas. Yet, Reno-Tahoe — at the edge of the towering Sierra Nevada — offers its own brand of inspiration and should be on every planner’s Nevada go-to list.

These days, a happy, new reality is trumping old perceptions. Atlantic City is once again becoming a genuine player in the meetings game.

When you consider destinations for business travel, Orlando would have to be among the most appealing. Certainly the city is no stranger to kudos from a variety of sources. It’s been named AAA’s top domestic summer destination, as well as one of Travelocity’s “coolest places to go in 2018 for family travel.” But regardless of the time of year and even when association travel doesn’t include family, Orlando remains a top destination.

Some planners who see their annual events rapidly growing are finding it’s worth stepping it up a bit.

One surefire solution to sagging attendance is to choose a popular vacation destination that will appeal to the whole family.

Some planners may think Nevada has just one meetings destination. But there’s more to the state than its most famous city. Reno is also an excellent meetings destination, and like Las Vegas, Reno has more to offer groups and associations than gaming alone.

Atlantic City is a destination in forward motion. Rebuilding, rebranding and renovating are key elements of the city’s dynamic change, and though much has already been accomplished, there is still more to come.

The Golden State offers a roster of unique local destinations, from San Diego and San Francisco, to the less well-known Newport Beach and Palm Springs.

Colorado is a particularly desirable destination for conferences because of easy air access from most of the U.S. and the enormous variety of destinations around the state.

Bigger-and-better, made-in-Texas experiences meet the high expectations planners and attendees have for meeting destinations nowadays.