Kentucky’s Bluegrass Charm
High Tops and Hot Rods: Automobile Museum Venues
Meeting Leaders — Tonja Taylor
Meetings That Matter
Kentucky’s Bluegrass Charm
They may be pretty, but small towns aren’t just for show. These Kentucky towns not only provide meeting groups with tailored experiences, but also offer unique event spaces where everyone can soak up the state’s history and culture.
High Tops and Hot Rods: Automobile Museum Venues
Automotive museums make memorable event venues.
Meeting Leaders — Tonja Taylor
Tonja Taylor turned 25 years of corporate event experience into a successful event planning business.
Meetings That Matter
Insiders share ideas for increasing your event’s community impact.
Destinations
Put Creativity to Work in Paducah, Kentucky
A UNESCO Creative City knows a thing or two about making things happen. In Paducah, creativity can become part of the meeting strategy, shifting attendees from simply watching and listening to actually doing.
Make Your Next Association Meeting More Memorable in McKinney
McKinney, Texas, offers the space, hospitality, and authentic Texas character to make your next meeting feel anything but ordinary.
Make Your Meeting More Than Memorable. Make it Brilliant.
Wondering what makes the Champaign-Urbana, Illinois area brilliant for your next meeting or event? Champaign-Urbana blends the energy of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a global research institution, with easygoing affordability punctuated by Midwestern warmth.
Meet Kentucky’s Museums
From horses and bourbon to aviation and music, these Kentucky museums offer engaging exhibits and flexible event spaces.
Kearney: Meet in the Middle
Kearney offers a wealth of possibilities in America’s heartland.
Downtown Salem, Oregon: Central. Walkable. Vibrant.
A central location, top-notch facilities, and attentive service make the Salem Convention Center a premier choice for meeting planners.
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
Say Hello to the Other New Year
Fall can be the perfect time for a work-life reset.
Retaining Gen Z Employees
Rachel Crick recently spoke with Holly Barnett, project manager for Touchpoint Meeting Services, on retaining Gen Z employees.
Appealing to Introverts
Meeting pros share tips for welcoming quieter attendees.
Beyond Bots
These AI tools offer strategic advantages for meeting planners
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.
Meeting News
Business Travelers Reveal the Lengths They’ll Go to for a Little Downtime
Hyatt commissioned Talker Research to survey 2,000 U.S. business travelers between May 29 and June 11, 2026, including 1,000 extended-stay travelers and 1,000 transient business travelers.
Reset Hotel in Joshua Tree Joins Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy recently announced that Reset Hotel in Twentynine Palms, California, has joined its curated portfolio of nature-immersed, design-forward accommodations. The sustainably designed property, marks the first new brand to join the Outdoor Collection since its launch in September 2025.
The Lowline Hotel Opens Its Doors on Charleston’s King Street
The JdV by Hyatt brand, alongside Highline Hospitality Partners, recently opened The Lowline Hotel in Charleston, marking the arrival of the JdV by Hyatt brand in South Carolina.
Signia Hilton Introduces Signia Restore, a New Integrated Wellness Concept
Signia Hilton recently announced Signia Restore, a new integrated wellness concept. Signia Hilton Indianapolis, which is accepting reservations for January 2027, will be the first hotel to debut.
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.
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