All posts by Christine Loomis

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

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.

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.