All posts by David Swanson

For more than a year now, the message from the state of Florida to meeting planners, attendees and vacationers alike has been loud and clear: We’re open for business.

When it comes to selecting the ideal recurring meeting location for a major trade show and convention, Las Vegas is a no-brainer. After all, they have a wide variety of dining, entertainment and activities to keep attendees engaged year after year.

With idyllic weather and a panoply of lodging choices, Arizona is flush with options that keep meeting and incentive planners coming back for more.

Meeting planners are no strangers to contingency plans. In fact, they may have been better prepared than other industries to roll with the COVID-19 pandemic.

From awesome to intimate, with locations ranging from sleepy to downright buzzy, there is truly something for almost every style of gathering in the Sunshine State.

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…