A fully hosted-buyer event, Meetings Today LIVE! South took place Nov. 17-20 and gave attendees the chance to experience the best of Orlando.

Our "Meetings Horror Stories" series is back for a special Halloween edition. Hear from planners about their worst experiences working and attending meetings, from fire marshals to bathroom disasters, you don’t want to miss these horror stories!

Meetings Today LIVE! Corporate/Incentive kicked off this week in The Bahamas, giving planners the opportunity to meet face-to-face with some of the top suppliers in the incentives sector and pairing the business experience with myriad activities offered at our host property, Atlantis Paradise Island.

I had the opportunity to experience Marriott’s Convention & Resort Network’s Summer in the City event July 10-12 in Chicago, and it’s easy to see why they’ve managed to take what used to be connecting at Cubs game and turn it into a nationwide meetings industry networking tour.

Olympian Meeting, a pioneer in integrating holistic wellness into the meetings and events industry, launched mindfulness sessions tailored specifically for the conference experience, available for free on YouTube and Spotify. 

The incentives sector of the meetings and events industry has been making a slow and steady comeback following the pandemic, and based on results from this year’s Incentive Travel Index (ITI), it’s safe to say incentives are back and better than ever.

Whether you’re looking to embark on scenic hikes, explore vibrant urban parks or engage in water sports along the shores of Lake Erie, these bustling Ohio metropolises blend urban excitement with nature’s tranquility.