All posts by David Swanson

Wrapped in the raw beauty of desert settings, offering more than 300 days of sunshine, and with championship golf courses and cosseting spa facilities alike, it’s no wonder the “Grand Canyon State” is a favorite for meetings, conferences and incentive programs.

A  year ago, companies in the insurance and finance sectors had already started on a path to address racial imbalances. But the tragedy of George Floyd, and the widespread protests against police brutality and systemic racism that followed, put diversity, equity and inclusion — or “DEI” — on the front burner for many other industries. […]

Las Vegas has reopened for meetings and convention business.

Cruise Lines Preparing For The Return Of Incentive And Meeting Groups

Sun, sea and sand only begin to tell the story of today’s Sunshine State…

Meeting planners agree: Sun-filled days are the No. 1 selling point for holding events in Arizona. But the state’s attributes don’t end with a pleasing weather forecast…

Everything, as the old cliché goes, is bigger in Texas…

Look deeper and one sees how the industry is getting into position for its COVID-19 rebound…

What’s not to like about using the Caribbean and Bahamas for memorable meeting and incentive programs?

When it comes to meeting safely again in the era of COVID-19, no one wants to be the canary in the coal mine…