The Inland Empire now ranks as the 12th-largest metropolitan area in the U.S., thanks to Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga, the largest cities of Greater Ontario. And the region is investing in its future big time. 

Convention centers are created to make money and provide recognition for their host cities. Once in place, however, they can become agents of change for the better. Here’s how major convention centers in the Pacific Northwest do it.

The partners and developments that make Arizona a great place to meet in the coming year. 

From star excursions to yoga, there are many ways for groups to keep wellness top of mind in these desert destinations.

California’s original Wine Country is branching out to appeal to a wider demographic, which is great for meetings groups.

For a city of 546,574 people, Tucson has become a busy, busy place. Nowhere is that more evident than at the 233,000-square-foot Tucson Convention Center.

This May, Denver announced a $500 million investment in downtown, including housing options and public spaces and strategies to attract businesses. 

Five golden opportunities for meetings to see the iconic locations where Hollywood blockbusters were filmed, and even incorporate some movie magic in their events. 

Despite the rising temperatures, Phoenix is a place where viable strategies for urban cooling are taking place, and visitors for meetings and conventions have a chance to experience it, participate in it and even take away lessons that can be applied at home. 

The only annual citywide in Colorado Springs—the Space Foundation’s Space Symposium—leverages the venues, military intellectual capital and more, showcasing the potential for big meetings in the city.