AC&F Industry News

  Bring your event to a place with both the infrastructure and inspiration to help your event go above and beyond and then some! To learn more about meeting in Monterey, CA visit www.seemonterey.com.

  Orlando, Florida’s award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) offers a world of possibilities for unique one-of-a-kind conventions, trade shows and meetings. The start-of-the-art facility currently offers approximately 2.1 million square feet of combined exhibit space. The Center’s new Grand Concourse expansion will bring an additional 44,000 square feet of meeting space and a 100,000 […]

  Welcome to Anaheim, where ANY event is THE event! Don’t miss out on all the excitement headed our way, start planning your next meeting today. To learn more visit www.visitanaheim.org/meetings/.

  & The Future is Now! Cincinnati is transforming the future of meetings with an $800 million investment in its Downtown Convention District. It all starts in November with the grand opening of the Elm Street Plaza, a fully programmable, customizable two-acre outdoor space perfect for events and activations. January 2026 marks the reopening of […]

  Whether you’re hosting a high-powered board meeting, a citywide convention, or an unforgettable incentive program, Miami’s unmatched energy and accessibility turn every event into an experience worth remembering. From oceanfront boardrooms to rooftop receptions with skyline views, Miami offers the perfect backdrop for connection, creativity, and success. Learn more at miamiandbeaches.com/miami-meetings.

  Fort Myers’ islands, beaches and neighborhoods offer an immersive meeting experience. Attendees love our vibrant neighborhoods, historic landmarks, serene beaches, and lush parks. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a large event, we can accommodate it thanks to 230,000 total square feet of meeting space and more than 12,000 hotel rooms. Learn more […]

  At the heart of Denver is the Colorado Convention Center, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and breathtaking mountain views. With over 2 million square feet of flexible meeting space, it can accommodate events of any size. To learn more about Denver and the Colorado Convention Center visit www.denver.org/meetings.

  The award-winning Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) welcomes meeting and event planners, exhibitors and attendees to Miami Beach and Miami. Reimagined following a $640-million-dollar renovation, the MBCC provides a world-class, state-of-the-art event venue for exceptional conferences, conventions, tradeshows, and meetings. A LEED Silver certified green building, the venue includes a magnificent Grand Ballroom, 500,000 […]

  Named the number one International Meeting Destination in the U.S. by the International Congress & Convention Association, Boston is ready to welcome you! Famous for its hospitality and friendly spirit, Greater Boston is one of the premier meeting destinations in the United States. Known as the “Athens of America,” Boston’s renowned medical and educational […]

Industry is currently being influenced by generational workforce trends and continued growth of AI adoption Washington, D.C. – Global DMC Partners (GDP), the world’s largest network of independent destination management companies (DMCs) and specialized event service providers, has released its Q3 2025 Meetings & Events Pulse Survey, revealing what is top of mind for today’s […]