While virtual/hybrid meetings will continue for a while, planners will soon need to dust off those in-person team-building ideas sitting on the shelf for months.

Beaches can be a stunning backdrop for unforgettable functions and provide a bucket-list locale for incentive programs. Fortunately for planners, whether the meeting is primarily fly-in or drive-in, there’s likely a beach that meets the need.

Creating sustainable meetings has been top of mind for planners and venues for several years. Then came a pandemic, driving health and safety to the forefront, which begs the question: Is sustainability still a priority?

Post-event surveys are critical for evaluating existing meeting and incentive travel, as well as identifying future needs or program adjustments.

Today’s leading edge organizations are now including economic, environmental and social programs for a more holistic and integrated approach to their company’s efforts.

In an age where technology controls many facets of a business, attention to cybersecurity is becoming paramount.

COVID-19 is prompting further changes to already complex contracts and the negotiations based on them.

After being holed up inside for months, away from co-workers and others, many planners are championing outdoor meetings.

For many, gaming resorts represent the ultimate getaway while serving as an exciting setting to conduct business and educate meeting and convention attendees.

The long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on medical and pharma meetings remains to be seen.