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.

Gaming aside, Las Vegas is pro business to the max with everything meeting planners need to execute a successful meeting, and anything attendees want before, during and after conference sessions.

The experience and strategies of planners who booked conferences in these six destinations provide valuable insights on how to make meetings across Asia-Pacific successful.

New Orleans is well-designed for citywide events. The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is the sixth-largest facility in the nation, and the vast majority of the city’s hotels are located within walking distance.