Organizations that are ready to meet in-person again should consider Western mountain resorts, which provide plenty of outdoor options, thrilling teambuilding activities and the ability to rekindle or create connections for workers who have been apart during the pandemic.

Rooted in Western heritage that defined Vegas’ founding days, The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is a case study in maximum special event leverage. Plus, more Western-inspired possibilities in Las Vegas.

While dramatic scenery may be its signature lure, Arizona’s major metros are also turning heads with their arts and culinary masterpieces.

Meetings traveling to Monterey and Santa Cruz, California, will leave attendees in a blissful state of inspiration, with phenomenal F&B and outdoor spaces that offer the best of the coast and towering redwood forests.

While new developments accelerate in Las Vegas and other reliable group markets—from Reno and Lake Tahoe to Henderson—these long-standing, historic venues continue to innovate and anchor the meetings industry. 

With the addition of JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort; Westin Anaheim Resort; and the massive sports and entertainment district, ocV!BE, Anaheim is poised to emerge as a leading California meetings destination.

With pandemic-related labor shortages affecting service standards at U.S. luxury resorts, all-inclusive properties in Mexico and the Caribbean may at least temporarily fill the void. Also, updates on all-inclusive resorts.

Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the West.

Meetings Today LIVE! met an unexpected guest while in Hawaiʻi this year—famed quarterback and NFL broadcaster Terry Bradshaw.

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