From experiential travel options to culinary and agritourism activities, Maui has a way of grabbing you and never letting go. I still associate one of the most memorable experiences of my life with this magical island.

There are many beautiful beach destinations around the world, but when corporate groups visit Hawaii, they want to know they are in Hawaii. The best destination meetings offer authentic cultural and educational experiences in a distinctive location and, to successfully achieve this, you need a local, experienced staff that knows what makes the destination especially unique.

Harrison Greenbaum has been called "the hardest-working man in comedy" by TimeOut New York and New York Daily News and he performs in more than 600 shows a year. He's been featured on America's Got Talent and Last Comic Standing. He also performs at corporate events.

Island-wide is the key word spreading across Marco Island's three main resorts—Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa, JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort and Marco Beach Ocean Resort.

Now more than ever, people want to be immersed in destinations and have a sense of well-being when they visit. When it comes to incentives at resorts, the same holds true. Authentic experiences, locally inspired food and design, and plenty of wellness options are high in demand, according to five industry experts we contacted to get their take on 2018 market trends.

While no longer commonly referred to as The Big Island, the Island of Hawaii is a bigger destination than ever. 

The Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) 2017 Trends Study noted the growing emphasis on individualized attendee experiences.

The Bahamas is a particularly wonderful destination for small incentive groups.

It’s easy to understand why the phrase “Maui no ka oi” (Maui is the best) is so popular.

Joan Eisenstodt details November 2016 ballot measures that will impact the hospitality industry.