All posts by Maura Keller

What Florida offers isn’t just a meetings destination — it’s a toolkit. Planners can design experiences that align closely with their goals, whether that’s driving performance, strengthening relationships or aligning leadership around a strategy.

A few years ago, being “eco-friendly” or “net-zero” at an event usually meant swapping plastic straws for paper ones or using recycled paper. Now, it’s so much more intentional.

Gaming resorts offer a wealth of meeting and event spaces, alongside top-tier live performances at onsite theaters and nightclubs, and resort-style decadence, with spas, golf courses and fine dining.

Orlando has firmly shed its leisure-only reputation and emerged as one of the most reliable, versatile and operationally streamlined corporate meeting destinations in the country.

Las Vegas has long been known as an entertainment capital, but over the past two decades it has firmly established itself as one of the premier destinations in the world for association meetings and conventions.

For association planners seeking destinations that deliver both high-level meeting infrastructure and memorable attendee experiences, Virginia continues to stand out.

When corporate meeting and event planners think about standout destinations, Louisiana might not always be the first place that comes to mind — but it should be — particularly New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Shreveport.

Organizations are increasingly seeking destinations that deliver not only operational excellence, but also experiences that inspire, energize and strengthen human connections. Golf and spa resorts have emerged as powerful solutions.

AI tools offer significant benefits within the meetings and events planning process, acting as powerful time savers, content suggesters and relationship builders.

From simple luxury perks to strategic, purpose-driven experiences, incentive travel has evolved to focus on cultural immersion, CSR and personal growth, all while delivering measurable ROI.