All posts by Christine Loomis

Ohio’s strategic geographic location made it crucial to young America’s westward expansion, and later to the manufacturing and shipping of goods. Today, Ohio’s location in the heart of the nation also makes it an important center for meetings and conventions.

We asked a few meeting planners for their “secret weapon” for excelling in the face of multiple challenges, and this is what we learned….

Options and possibilities may be limited by space and budget, but meeting planners know multiple ways to harness knowledge, experience and creativity to make any room meet the needs of organizers and attendees.

On or off The Strip, Las Vegas is a city that consistently and effortlessly delivers that elusive “wow” factor along with solid ROI.

Is a new or renovated venue the best option for your next event? A group of experienced planners answers important questions you need to consider.

Colorado offers a wealth of options for planners — from vibrant urban centers and dynamic mid-sized cities to charming suburbs, scenic mountain towns, grand resorts and boutique hotels — all set against a backdrop guaranteed to inspire.

With world-class infrastructure, an unmatched variety of venue types, and a year-round ability to host business and leisure in the same setting, Florida offers planners an enticing variety of meeting destinations to meet every need.

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.