From river views to botanical gardens, Pennsylvania is home to many scenic spots that help meeting groups escape the chaos of the city.
Mobile, Alabama: Gateway to the Gulf
High Tops and Hot Rods: Automobile Museum Venues
Beyond Bots
Meetings That Matter
Mobile, Alabama: Gateway to the Gulf
Mobile, Alabama, offers planners a mix of culture and capable venues.
High Tops and Hot Rods: Automobile Museum Venues
Automotive museums make memorable event venues.
Beyond Bots
These AI tools offer strategic advantages for meeting planners
Meetings That Matter
Insiders share ideas for increasing your event’s community impact.
Destinations
Cave Area Conference Center: Where Bluegrass Hospitality and Big Ideas Meet
From business meetings and conventions to concerts and community celebrations, the Cave Area Conference Center remains a place where the next great event is always just around the corner.
Fort Smith, Remains a Pioneer
As Fort Smith, Arkansas, grew, so did its meeting facilities. The city's premier venues now include the striking and versatile Fort Smith Convention Center and the latest addition, the U.S. Marshals Museum.
In Eugene, the Destination Becomes Part of the Meeting
Eugene doesn’t need to be simply where the meeting happens. With the right program, it can become part of what attendees remember about the meeting itself.
Easy to Plan. Fun to Attend. Meet in Kearney, Nebraska.
Great meetings don’t have to be complicated. In Kearney, Nebraska, planners find the facilities, service and flexibility they need to make planning easier — along with a growing list of dining, entertainment and experiences that make attendees glad they came.
Independence, Missouri’s Versatile Venues
When you’re planning a meeting, the right venue can make all the difference. Independence, Missouri, offers meeting planners a versatile collection of venues, convenient access to the Kansas City metro and personalized destination support. Whether you’re organizing a small corporate meeting, association gathering, training session, retreat or special event, Independence offers spaces and services to […]
Fort Wayne is Moving Forward
Fort Wayne is building meetings momentum.
Meeting Ideas
Vintage Gatherings
Destinations built around the vine tend to offer the full package: dramatic natural scenery, memorable venues, farm-to-table culinary culture and an atmosphere that makes attendees feel like they’ve arrived somewhere truly special. Check out these five wine regions for your upcoming events.
Convention Centers: The Upgrade List
These new and improved convention centers deserve your attention.
Compelling Campuses
These colleges and universities make great meeting hosts.
I-75 Access: Great Venues, North to South
From Michigan to Florida, there’s lots to discover along I-75.
Faith-Friendly Cities
These destinations are ideal for faith-based meetings.
Meet Under Texas Skies
Texas’ diverse landscapes give planners plenty of outdoor event options, these outdoor venues from around the Lone Star State add an element of serenity or sport to even the most urban environments.
Planning Tools
Leveraging Generational Strengths
Rachel Crick recently spoke with Katie Croy, the manager, exhibit & sponsorship sales for RE+ Events, on leveraging younger generations’ strengths in the workplace.
Meeting Leaders: Meaghan Zimmer
Check out meeting tips and insights from Meaghan Zimmer, senior national sales director for Visit Buffalo in Buffalo, New York.
Back to Cool
College campuses are upping their games for events.
Managing Meltdowns
Terry Matthews-Lombardo shares ideas for managing the daily challenges of event planning.
The Four-Letter Word That Will Save Your Sanity
Amanda Gore shares how a simple four-letter albeit made up word can save your sanity, even in your craziest moments as a meeting planner.
Tech Talk with Gen Z
Rachel Crick recently spoke with Ashlen Rosenbaum, scientific program manager for the Pediatric Academic Societies, on sourcing and implementing new tech for event planning.
Meeting News
Royal Palm South Beach Reopens Following $100 Million Transformation
Royal Palm South Beach, the inaugural property in Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, recently reopened following a comprehensive $100 million-plus transformation, marking the return of one of South Beach’s most iconic hotels.
Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa Completes Resort-Wide Transformation
Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa in Florida recently completed its more than $40 million resort-wide transformation, including updates to all 401 guest rooms and suites as well as the resort's conference and event venues.
Global Business Travel Spending to Hit Record $1.71 Trillion in 2026
The recently released GBTA Business Travel Index Annual Global Report and Forecast projects global business travel spending to reach a record $1.71 trillion, with the number of business trips worldwide expected to surpass 1.84 billion this year.
Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum Reopens After Renovation
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum — located within the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in West Branch, Iowa — recently reopened with a grand celebration on August 6 following an 18-month renovation.
The Railyard Event & Conference Center Now Open in Elkins, West Virginia
The Railyard Event & Conference Center is now open in the heart of historic downtown Elkins, West Virginia, welcoming guests to a 28,000-square-foot venue built on the former site of the city’s railroad roundhouse.
Tamarack Resort Named No.1 Resort in the West
Tamarack Resort in Donnelly, Idaho, has been named the No. 1 Resort in the West by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026,landing the prestigious award outside of a major metropolitan city.
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