Destinations
Townsizing and Awayborhoods: 2025’s Hottest Trends for Meetings
Forget the usual suspects. As attendee preferences shift adiscover how small towns and vibrant local neighborhoods can transform your next corporate gathering.
The Big Beautiful Bill: Not Too Pretty for Meetings
Brand USA’s budget slashed—visa costs skyrocketing—CVB support drying up—planners now face a new era of doing more with less—and doing it without much global goodwill A sweeping new law—the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025—is poised to reshape how meetings and events are funded and supported at the […]
The Waldorf Astoria Returns
When the Waldorf Astoria New York reopens in the coming months after an eight-year, top-to-bottom renovation, it won’t just mark the return of a legendary hotel. It will set a new standard for incentive and corporate meetings in New York City.
Royal Sonesta Kaua‘i Completes Major Repositioning
With its recent multi-million-dollar renovation and transition to the Royal Sonesta brand, one of Kaua‘i’s best-known beachfront resorts has officially reopened with renewed ambition—and a clear focus on the meetings and incentive market.
Cvent Unveils 2025 Rankings of Meeting Destinations
Cvent unveiled its 2025 rankings of Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels. The annual lists are issued regionally for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and for the first time this year, Latin America & Caribbean.
Is Your Event Hurricane-Proof?
For meeting and event planners—especially those organizing events in hurricane-prone regions like the Southeast U.S., Gulf Coast, and Caribbean—the forecast for an unusually active 2025 hurricane season means it’s time to tighten up contingency plans.
Las Vegas Tees Up Convention Attendee-Only Golf Perks
Swingers Las Vegas – the adults-only, over-the-top crazy golf club inside Mandalay Bay just launched a fun perk for meetings and conventions attendees that might make their tradeshow badges the hottest accessory on The Strip.
Will Room Tax Increase Keep Meetings Out of Hawaii?
Hawaii is rolling out a first-of-its-kind lodging tax aimed squarely at funding climate resilience and environmental preservation—leaving the meetings and events industry to weigh the long-term benefits against rising costs.
7 Budget-Friendly U.S. Cities for Meetings in 2025
From beach towns to inland gems, planners can find strong value without sacrificing quality With hotel rates hitting record highs in many major cities, event planners are taking a closer look at second-tier destinations that offer big savings without compromising on amenities or accessibility. As of 2025, several U.S. cities are standing out for their […]
Tariff Turmoil Threatens Convention Center Development
The construction and renovation of hotels and convention centers — already an expensive, complex endeavor — are now facing an even more precarious landscape thanks to the rollercoaster of U.S. tariff policy.
