“Sustainability” is a top buzzword in the meeting and event planning industry, and with good reason.

From association conferences to sports teams to community events, sponsorships are an ever-present marketing opportunity.

At the end of the day, networking at in-person events is not only educational and fruitful, it is important for both personal and professional growth.

Individually, these cities have their own unique vibe, but they share a common trajectory of growth and resilience in an increasingly strong meetings sector.

Younger generations want to see events with mental health-related activities designed to keep them calm, yet energized, for the event.

From state-of-the-art meeting spaces to large tradeshow-style facilities, there are a wealth of new and renovated convention centers gracing the landscape of the meeting and event space throughout the country.

Association Conventions & Facilities magazine proudly presents the designees of our 2024 America’s Premier Meeting & Convention Destinations.

From smaller venues that can accommodate more intimate gatherings comfortably, to sprawling convention centers that regularly host trade shows and global meetings and events, there is truly something available for any type of gathering anywhere in the world.

Contract negotiations within the meeting and events industry play an important part in identifying parameters, roles and responsibilities on the part of organizations, venues, suppliers and planners.

It is evident that the focus on inclusion and accessibility has moved to forefront of many meetings and events. DeFelices believes that the meetings industry will continue to see attendees willingly share their needs.