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This report cuts through the generational stereotypes to examine what's actually changing in event design — and what it costs when you get it wrong.

The World Cup will only last for a few weeks, but the tournament carries long-term implications for meetings and conventions. Learn how Kansas City’s sports strategy has created a winning formula for welcoming major business events, too.

Event ROI is under more scrutiny than ever. This new report from Skift Meetings and ITA Group offers a new approach to extend the impact beyond the on-site experience.

You probably haven’t been to Grenada — yet. As hotels open new luxury properties and airlines add service in this under-the-radar Southern Caribbean country, this tri-island destination is moving quickly onto planners’ lists, particularly for programs that center exclusivity, cohesion, and culture over mega-resort scale.

As AI tools transform how meetings are planned and delivered, Atlantic City is embracing a nearly 100-year-old board game to inspire a better attendee experience. Buy Boardwalk, draw a Chance card, collect $200 when you pass Go, and learn why MONOPOLY matters to the city’s meetings and events.

Meetings & Incentives Worldwide is proving innovation doesn’t have to come at the expense of personalization. The agency is embedding its proprietary processes into scalable tech, strengthening its global execution, and focusing on its data rigor, all without losing its boutique, partnership mindset.

Bishop-McCann is betting that employee belonging is more than an HR initiative — it’s a business strategy. By investing in retention and trust, the agency builds long-term client relationships with team members who understand the ins and outs of each client’s business, creating more collaborative and ambitious meetings and events powered by next-generation technology.

M-Plus Global Events mixes big-agency muscle with a hands-on, say-yes culture. By pairing smart tech with old-school service, the team designs meetings and incentives that feel personal while delivering real engagement and revenue impact.

With its recent acquisition of London-based OrangeDoor, Unbridled signaled ambitious plans for global expansion. Beyond growing its international footprint, the company is investing in more sophisticated content and production capabilities to empower clients.

As attendees grow more selective about how they spend their time and money, meeting planners are reassessing which destinations can deliver real value. Louisville is increasingly part of that conversation — often surprising first-time visitors with its depth of options and experiences.

Putting wellness at the center of an event strategy does more than enhance how attendees feel. Caesars Entertainment’s experience across its 50-plus properties shows that wellness can meaningfully reshape the event environment, boosting engagement, strengthening retention, and fostering deeper connections among participants.

As budgetary pressures intensify, the potential savings from multi-year contracts become increasingly appealing to meeting planners. The Marriott Bonvoy Convention & Resort Network makes it possible to leverage these deals without compromising variety and one-of-a-kind experiences.