On a recent trip to Madison, Wisconsin for a conference, Meetings Today editor Danielle LeBreck discovers special meeting and event venues, from historic buildings repurposed to concert halls and more.

From some of the best prime rib in the Midwest and the home of the Reuben sandwich, to custom menus designed around sustainability, these are the group dining highlights you can’t miss during your next meeting or event in Lincoln or Omaha, Nebraska. 

American Anthropological Association planner Nate Wambold has taken massive strides making the association’s events accessible. Here is his advice for his meeting professional colleagues on how to start their journey, and the proper mindset to strive for.

Located at the foot of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the sprawling, mile-long Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort is a gaming, entertainment, meetings and events gem sprouting from the massive green expanse of the southern Appalachians. Its tribal success story is what may resonate most, however.

Through the development of brand-new recycling initiatives, the recent LEED Gold certification of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) and opportunities for both individuals and groups to participate in conservation efforts, New Orleans is prepared to welcome visitors to a new era of sustainability.

Plant-based cuisine is a growing fine-dining trend, with luxury properties that cater to high-end meetings, such as is Rosewood Miramar Beach, taking the plunge into meatless options. 

Destinations International, the world’s largest association for destination organizations and CVBs, took its Annual Convention to Dallas July 18-20, where tourism professionals from around the world converged to tackle the rapidly evolving roles of CVBs.

Results and key tourism trends from the 2023 DestinationNEXT Study from Destinations International and MMGYNextFactor.

From funny and inspiring to even a tad naughty, we hope you enjoy the following four songs about planning meetings and events that were co-written onsite by Meetings Today LIVE! South attendees and performed in the hallowed rotunda of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.