Meetings Today blogger Joan Eisenstodt interviews hospitality industry professionals to share their stories about sabbaticals. From highly structured to relatively no structure, there is a wide variety of sabbatical formats. Learn more.

Biophilia is working its way into some of the world’s most popular meeting spaces. Read how conducting business in spaces with natural design elements like living walls, clean air, natural light and more can boost attendee productivity.

More organizations are catering to parents who face travel challenges due to the family responsibilities. Flexable offers on-demand, onsite childcare service. Read more.

With easy access to the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains, James Beard-nominated chefs and a wide variety of meeting space sizes, Asheville is easily a hidden gem of a destination. Read on to learn more about this surprising city for meetings. 

San Diego is 250 years old and still looking good—and these new and renovated meeting venues prove it. From hotels downtown to unique offsites, here’s a roundup of the latest openings and updates in San Diego.

Just 90 miles south of mega Las Vegas, small groups will find visionary meeting experiences and excellent amenities in Laughlin, Nevada.

Ski destinations’ allure extends to incentive groups, small corporate retreats and annual association meetings, too, thanks to improved infrastructure for group travel. Their winter wonderland magic also draws higher attendance rates and drums up genuine excitement with attendees. Read more about Park City and Snowmass.

 

This curated guide to Houston’s group-centric neighborhoods and districts is designed to make navigating Houston easier when meeting there for meetings and events. Each offers a rich mix of cross-category venues and new developments  Read more.

Michael Cerbelli kicks of The Hot List 2020 with floats you can customize for your pool-side events. Read more about this product plus more about what’s #mcapproved going into 2020.

120 international business event planners and media convened in Western Australian city, Perth, for Dreamtime 2019—Australia’s signature bi-annual business events showcase, providing incentive planners opportunities to experience the country’s best destinations first-hand.