All posts by Christine Loomis

Oceans and rivers cover almost 71% of the Earth’s surface, giving planners who set their meeting on a ship a nearly infinite number of destinations to choose from.

From its awe-inspiring canyons to its sweeping desert landscapes, Arizona’s beauty inspires. The Grand Canyon State serves as a dramatic backdrop for a wide range of meetings and events.

With more than 7,000 islands and islets, the multinational Wider Caribbean Region (WCR) gives meeting planners a vast array of choices, from uninhabited cays and islets for recreation and team building to independent destinations, each with its own distinctive cultural and geographical appeal.

Are hybrid meetings still a thing? According to planners interviewed for this story, the answer is absolutely yes … and definitely no. There are probably multiple factors that can explain such differing perspectives.

When it comes to ensuring a successful association event, choosing a golf and spa resort will drive attendance and help groups meet their all of their meeting goals.

It might be known as the Lone Star State, but Texas is home to multiple meeting-friendly cities that all play a starring role in the world of corporate and incentive travel.

Each year we ask CVB CEOs for their take on the state of the industry, their city and what the future holds.

Planners and attendees say it over and over again. One of the reasons Las Vegas is a perennially popular meeting destination is that it is forever evolving.

Orlando can handle massive events. But it’s also a top destination for intimate board meetings and top-tier incentive programs. Whatever the size of your meeting, the city is likely to have just what you need — and maybe some surprises.

Colorado has excellent airlift and easily accessible local transportation and hotels, restaurants and venues to meet every meeting planner’s needs.