All posts by Kathy Monte

In an industry built on trust, the most damaging disruption may never occur in a ballroom, exhibit hall or resort meeting room. It may arrive through a seemingly ordinary email.

Las Vegas has long dominated the meetings industry, but maintaining that position requires constant reinvestment in the infrastructure, experiences and value planners expect.

Florida has long ranked among the nation’s leading destinations for meetings and incentive travel. Now, the Sunshine State is strengthening that position through billions of dollars in hotel investments, convention center expansions, resort renovations and new meeting-focused amenities that go far beyond its traditional appeal of sunshine and beaches.

When uncertainty hits the meetings and events industry, the strongest leaders know that clarity is their most powerful tool. Teams perform best under pressure when leaders articulate a clear vision, define roles and communicate transparently.

In the evolving world of rewards and recognition, incentive travel continues to stand out as a high-impact way to motivate employees, sales teams and channel partners.

For financial and insurance meeting planners, Las Vegas continues to stand out for its unique ability to combine efficiency and built-in appeal.

The meetings, events and incentive travel industry is undergoing a fundamental shift in how organizations approach employee well-being. Once considered optional perks or nice-to-have amenities, wellness offerings have evolved into strategic imperatives.

Meeting planners today must navigate an increasingly complex landscape characterized by rising costs, evolving attendee expectations, technological disruption and persistent economic uncertainty.

In today’s experience-first business environment, theme parks offer more than a change of scenery, they offer a change in mindset. For planners looking to deliver measurable motivation with a side of magic, it might be time to swap the boardroom for the rollercoaster.

In an industry built on connection, networking is not a side activity — it’s the lifeblood of meetings and incentive programs.