Regional Guides

Colorado, Utah and Idaho offer an ideal solution for groups in search of something new and exciting in their meeting destinations. [...] Read more

Planners find that Florida is a visitor-focused and visitor-centric destination offering tailor-made meetings for their groups. [...] Read more

Texans like things big. Big bankrolls, big buildings and big hair. And with three of the nation’s 10 biggest cities, it’s easy for a meeting planner to be overwhelmed. [...] Read more

Making room for meetings.

New hotel properties, major sports stadiums, conference centers — someone forgot to tell the Northeast we were in a recession. New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts all boast new venues, big and small.

Two new sports stadiums opened in the New York area in the last year, with more on the way, while Springfield, Mass., and Hartford, Conn., added new museums. Hotels are popping up in several cities, even if [...] Read more

Service, convenience and special venues.

Whether they are creating the buffer between the Deep South and the Mason-Dixon Line or pushing toward the Midwest, the states of Kentucky, Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana are packed with excellent destinations to host a meeting.

Kentucky sets the bar high with its hospitality, while down in New Orleans and Baton Rouge cuisine and culture are the main draws. From the “greatest two minutes in sports” at the Kentucky Derby to an [...] Read more

No other region brings as much diversity to a planner’s portfolio as the four states that make up the country’s western corridor. [...] Read more

For groups in search of destinations that seem different yet offer all the comforts of home, the Great Lakes area provides a trove of meeting options. Centrally located and blessed by a well-balanced blend of urban pizzazz and spectacular countryside, this cluster of freshwater states features true four-season charm. [...] Read more

Through city revitalization projects, creative sales and marketing efforts, and an emphasis on the kind of personalized customer service you can’t always get in top-tier destinations, several second-tier cities are demonstrating that once meeting planners experience their destinations, their minds, and their misconceptions, will be forever changed. [...] Read more

Four states, four seasons and half-million square miles of every type of terrain imaginable — that’s the incredibly diverse and beautiful Southwest. While most regions mean well promising something for every attendee, the Southwest actually delivers. [...] Read more

The historical differences between North Carolina and South Carolina are strong and span the gamut from political persuasions to barbecue and topography. In the same way, there are many variables and differences for groups to consider when choosing between the neighboring states. [...] Read more