A growing inventory of hotels and resorts around the state, plus convention center updates and more make Florida the meeting spot that continues to meet the ever-evolving needs of today’s group business, while anticipating and preparing for tomorrow.
 

New survey results from HVS Convention, Sports & Entertainment and Access Intelligence reveal significant shifts in the behavior of business event attendees of all kinds, from conventions and tradeshows drawing tens of thousands of attendees to corporate events and sales meetings of fewer than 100.

The desire to close the gap between future and veteran meetings industry professionals exists on both sides. Here’s what it will take to finally close it. 

Global digital events agency MAP Digital launched the first software-as-a-service solution offering from MetaMeetings, Fast Pass Badging. The service offers quick and efficient event badging and schedule printing through a QR code-based system. 

Backed by scientific research, the Delos Wellness Certificate for Meetings and Events emphasizes the importance of taking attendees’ health and well-being into account through its educational five-hour program.

Greater Ontario puts attendees in the heart of Southern California, and its convention center puts them in the heart of Greater Ontario. 

From ethnic eateries to fine dining and its traditional, old school see-and-be-seen steak-and-potatoes restaurants, Washington, D.C., is a dining destination like few others. Washingtonian Food Editor Jessica Sidman shares some of her favorite District cuisine scene options.

Direct spending on travel in the U.S. in 2022 was on par with pre-pandemic numbers, but inflation had a major impact, according to new data released by the U.S. Travel Association to coincide with the travel industry’s annual Destination Capitol Hill trip to Congress to meet with federal policymakers.

When it’s time for fun after the meeting, don’t miss these amazing Florida attractions. 

The top hotel and venue openings and renovations in key Louisiana meetings cities: New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Shreveport.