In the lead-up to our Meetings Today LIVE! Hawai‘i program in late April, we reached out to Ross Birch, executive director of the Island of Hawai‘i Visitors Bureau, to get his take on the current meetings and travel situation in the destination. Following are his responses, and some nice shots from the event!

After an 11-year career as a federal law officer, Fleming traded his badge for an apron and a life in the kitchen as a chef in major group houses, and now caters to boutique-sized groups at Agua Caliente Palm Springs. 

Five group-ready Western Montana wilderness retreats that are ready-made for group bonding, especially for teams that are rekindling their collaborative powers after being apart during the pandemic.

Scheduled for a spring 2023 opening, the Omni PGA Frisco will serve as the headquarters of the PGA, boast two 18-hole championship golf courses and also offer myriad features that will make it a top meetings and incentives draw.

Countries around the world are opening new hotels and renovating properties as international travel increases in popularity once more.

Meeting attendees that crave authentic Mexican cuisine and beverages can find contentment in these coastal Mexico resorts that take pride in their cultural offerings, and even glamping on the beach.

MeetGreen recently organized two conferences that showcased three of the most prominent strategies to increase F&B sustainability: food waste reduction, cutting back on serving meat and "upcycling" (recycling) food.

Visit Tucson named DMO and meetings industry veteran Graeme Hughes executive vice president, effective immediately.

Consider enveloping your groups in a mind-bending immersive experience offered by these events industry leaders as they wade back into the in-person meeting environment.