Terri Hardin covers destination infrastructure and trends for meetings and events. For more than two decades, she has toured convention centers, measured venues, and sampled amenities all over the world so that meeting and event planners can make informed decisions.
Southern California’s beach destinations are renowned for their weather, natural beauty and hotels, making them an easy choice for many meetings. Here’s the latest news and trends in the region.
Meetings Today Contributor Terri Hardin joins Visit California to explore the San Francisco Bay Area and what awaits travelers looking to spend some leisure time before or after their meetings or perhaps as part of meeting program offsite options.
Last year was a banner year for group business in Myrtle Beach, generating more than $200 million in economic impact, with 2025 shaping up to be even better. Explore why.
Formerly with destination marketing organizations for Puerto Rico and Myrtle Beach, the new head of Explore St. Louis sets his sights on growing meetings business in America’s heartland.
From barbecue museums to the history of blues and salutes to veterans, there are a variety of cultural institutions in Missouri’s key meeting locales that can cater to meeting groups, whether it be for a buyout, group visit or post-meetings fun.
In times of uncertainty, SMERF meetings are more important than ever. The following examples illustrate why SMERF meetings are endlessly essential, and how various groups are growing their success.
