Meetings Today’s Kate Cripe talks with Steve Hill, CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Bureau about some of the largest projects happening in Las Vegas now. Hill shares information of the Las Vegas Convention Center expansion and details on the new Allegiant Stadium, future home of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders, which will debut ahead of the 2020 NFL season.

The main meeting spots in South Texas—McAllen, Harlingen, South Padre Island and Laredo—offer unique cultural charm and a more relaxed vibe than its northern counterparts. Read more for the latest meeting and event offerings.

New projects are popping up all over Central and West Texas, enhancing the meeting and event capabilities of El Paso, Lubbock and Abilene especially. Here are the big transformative expansions planners should know about.

We're living in volatile political times in which policy makers are passing laws that may run counter to your group’s beliefs. Many groups are boycotting these destinations, but how does it impact meeting planners in a legal, contractual and logistical sense, both in the U.S. and internationally?

Join Meetings Today and destination strategy expert David Kliman, owner of the Kliman Group; international meetings expert Eric Rozenberg; meetings industry attorney Tyra Hilliard; and Cathy Mason, senior director of events for the Young Presidents Organization and 2019 Meetings Trendsetter for this free one-hour webinar taped at IMEX America 2019.

Planners should consider making Addison their next Dallas-area home base. Its 180 restaurants, 23 hotels and easy-to-navigate streets make it a stress-free alternative for gatherings in North Texas. Read more.

From Dallas-Fort Worth to Arlington, the Metroplex is growing its meetings prowess with record new hotel builds and event hubs like the Texas Live! entertainment district.

Can’t decide if you should stick with the in-house AV team or hire a third-party provider? Will Curran and Brandt Krueger broke down the pros and cons of each at IMEX America during a Smart Monday session. Read on to see which strategy is best for your event.