All posts by Christine Loomis

Meetings technology is an ever-evolving menu of apps and platforms, systems and options designed for a faster, better, safer experience for all involved — from planners and attendees to speakers, entertainers and association executives. Rapid evolvement begs the question: Do we forget old tech and go with something new, or stick with the tried-and-true?

From Tucson to Sedona, Phoenix to the Grand Canyon, Arizona offers everything meeting and incentive planners could want — outdoor adventure, healing spas, urban sophistication, diverse culture, downtown hotels and expansive resorts from budget-friendly to super luxe.

There’s no question how important meetings, incentives and conventions are to the state of Florida, and visitation statistics back that up.

Incentives easily lend themselves to family-friendly gatherings, but even corporate meetings focused squarely on business can benefit by allowing attendees to bring family along, creating an easy way for employees to enjoy family vacation time before or after meetings.

There are many reasons resorts with golf courses and spas provide an excellent base for corporate meetings and events.

As medical and pharmaceutical meetings strive for a “new normal,” planners must figure out what has changed, how meetings are evolving, where they’re meeting and what they see coming in the future.

Atlantic City is back and ready for business. The one possible downside for planners? Space for the rest of 2022 and into 2023 is already filling up.

As the world has become ever more divisive, the need for organizations to make DEI an integral part of their core mission and culture has become ever more critical.

California has no lack of excellent cities, towns and hotels for meetings of every type and size. From a small group of 14 to a large gathering of thousands, planners have found much to recommend in the “Golden State.”

There’s a palpable magic to meetings set on tropical islands that can’t be duplicated on the mainland.