From oversized balconies to fresh greens grown on-site, Destination Sales Executive Marc Alexander describes several of the top-notch amenities meeting and event planners can expect to find at the Orlando World Center Marriott, the world's largest Marriott.

Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson reviews the week's most interesting stories and topics, including a discussion on the joys and challenges of being an end-of-life event planner, the news that Las Vegas approved pot consumption lounges and Patti Shock's related advice for planners, and a reflection on Charles Chan Massey's The Personal Stories Project.

While participants attending a spectacular special event may be blown away by all manner of cutting-edge pyrotechnics, performances and other inspiring and attention-grabbing elements, the concepts behind staging an evocative event can be relatively simple and timeless. Following are Extraordinary Events President Andrea Michaels’ six basic key strategies.

Extraordinary Events President Andrea Michaels has taken a leading role in shaping the special events industry as we know it, but in a segment defined by the stories it imparts to attendees, she has a few of her own to share.

Although the Four Seasons Orlando property is on the Walt Disney Resorts grounds, it still feels like an adult destination. Purposeful design creates a sense of seclusion, so your teams can still get work done.

From ziplining and cruising the lake to cooking and wine tasting, Lake Geneva offers an array of possibilities for off-site events and excursions.

Meetings Today Lead Destinations Content Strategist, Danielle LeBreck, is in Orlando this week to review offerings for meeting planners. Here's a quick overview of what the Four Seasons Orlando Walt Disney can offer groups.

According to the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board's economic impact report, Los Angeles County saw a record-breaking 50 million visitors in 2018—including a large number of meeting attendees.