Plant-based and vegan cuisine is a “growing” trend in meetings and events catering. See how Victor Miguel, executive chef at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott, is serving this clientele with a variety of cuisine options and substitutions.

Meetings Today has teamed with the German Convention Bureau to offer a free one-hour “COVID-19 and the Meetings Industry” video panel webinar April 16, featuring speakers from major U.S.-based organizations that have had their meetings and events impacted by the pandemic. Read more.

Groups meeting in Louisiana will find an array of teambuilding activities that show off the state’s unique culture and encourage rapport among attendees. Read more.

Galveston, Texas, has a lot to offer for business travelers looking for entertainment, too. One-of-a-kind activities range from incredible historical experiences to great fun in the sun. Read more.

Already done the tour of theme parks, beaches and golf courses in Florida? There’s still plenty of only-in-Florida activities you can organize for your meeting group. Read more.

While most services offered by CVBs and DMOs are free, some planners still go directly to hotels and other suppliers when they set up their events. These Florida CVB and DMO professionals explain why meeting planners should rethink that approach.

For attendees keen on spending time in the fresh air in Lake Tahoe (and who isn’t?), consider these outdoor venues, from a beachfront retreat to a terrace nestled in the mountains.

Luxury hotels look different than they did 20 years ago. With different approaches to travel and business, the focus is shifting from material luxe to experiences, sustainability and wellness. Read more.

Marriott International launched its Rooms for Responders program, which provides about $10 million worth of hotel stays at no cost to frontline healthcare workers. Read more.

Across Florida, there are many distilleries serving spirits made from local ingredients with creative spaces to match. Here are five spots meetings groups will love.