March 9, 2026
As event planners conceive of events designed to build connections and increase membership and revenue, and as convention and visitors bureaus (CVB) compete for events to fill convention centers, hotel rooms, area restaurants, and local retail stores, relationships have never been more important. Our CVB & Planner Relationship Survey reveals significant findings for each segment.
February 15, 2026
From barrel-lined tasting rooms to scenic patios overlooking grapevines or hops fields, these venues provide a distinctive change of pace and scenery from standard meeting spaces, resulting in meetings that feel less like obligation and more like opportunity—where connection, creativity, and collaboration come naturally.
February 11, 2026
Attendees in small-town Southwestern communities come hoping to get lost amid the natural beauty, only to find themselves again. Here, we explore some of the Southwest’s small-town gems that make for grand events.
January 26, 2026
The Southwest offers various attractive options for planners looking to keep a meeting close to home and provide a fresh experience in a familiar region. Here, we profile some drive-in destinations in the Southwest worth a road trip.
January 9, 2026
While well-known winter destinations in states like Colorado and Utah may seem obvious, off-the-beaten-path locations combine a beautiful setting and incredible outdoor recreation with state-of-the-art conference space and impeccable service. Discover these hidden gems for a winter event escape.
January 7, 2026
Natalie Randall, managing director of the Utah Office of Tourism, shares how Utah, “the Crossroads of the West,” invites meeting and event groups to experience its inspiring outdoors, world-class facilities, and rich heritage.
August 6, 2025
The Southwest offers many getaway locations to accommodate meetings and entice attendees to bring the family and stay longer.
August 6, 2025
Kelly Smith, senior vice president of sales at Caesars Entertainment, shares how the company adds value to meetings and events as a provider of full-service meeting, dining, and entertainment destinations.
June 27, 2025
We rounded up some of the most striking venues in the Southwest. Whether nestled among red-rock formations or set beneath expansive desert skies, these spaces blend natural beauty with architectural brilliance, offering unforgettable spaces for meetings and events.
June 26, 2025
From yoga mats to meditation breaks to healthy menus, wellness is reshaping meeting agendas.
