Midwest Meetings

09/16/2024

How does more control over your events and meetings sound? Eventbrite says it’s putting more control in the hands of planners with new features.

09/09/2024

Nebraska’s historical presence and Midwestern hospitality add a charming flair to any gathering.

09/03/2024

Minnesota has a variety of unique meeting and event venues that provide opportunities for both groups and their families to gather.

Have you checked out these 4 venues?

Minnesota has a variety of unique meeting and event venues that provide opportunities for both groups and their families to gather.

08/26/2024

Fostering a culture of giving back builds stronger teams, while building a better world.

Learn how to incorporate charity work into your next event here >>

Fostering a culture of giving back and doing charity work builds stronger teams, while building a better world.

08/19/2024

Looking for something to help you with crisis management?

This toolkit is designed to help planners and associations:

1. Assess where their association stands in comparison to peers on the risk and safety spectrum, providing valuable benchmarks and insights.
2. Understand the critical terms and concepts related to risk, emergency and crisis management, ensuring their team is well-versed in the language and practices of effective crisis management.
3. Learn how to initiate an enterprise approach to risk and crisis management tailored to the unique context of associations, setting a strong foundation for future resilience.

The American Society of Association Executives recently published a comprehensive crisis management toolkit to help meeting and event planners and association leaders navigate the complexities of risk and crisis management.

08/12/2024

Looking to shake up your next meeting or event? Try customized mocktails.

The quality of nonalcoholic spirits has vastly improved as mocktails’ popularity has spiked in recent years.

The quality of nonalcoholic spirits has vastly improved as mocktails’ popularity has spiked. Here's how to incorporate them into your next event.

08/05/2024

The outlook for economic and business travel growth presents a balance of both potential upside factors and downside risks.

07/29/2024

Waterfront resorts have the destination allure, groups experience, capacity and entertainment options to help ease the planning process.

07/25/2024

Looking for group golf?

Plan your next outing at one these golf courses named best in state by Golf Digest magazine.

⛳️ The American Club Resort
⛳️ Spirit Hollow Golf Course
⛳️ Big Cedar Lodge
⛳️ French Lick Resort
⛳️ Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club

Plan your next outing at one these golf courses named best in state by Golf Digest magazine.

07/23/2024

Waterfront resorts have the destination allure, groups experience, capacity and entertainment options to help ease the planning process.

Check out these Midwest resort for a meeting with a view!

Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa
Lake Lawn Resort
Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks
Mission Point Resort

Waterfront resorts have the destination allure, groups experience, capacity and entertainment options to help ease the planning process.

07/16/2024

The Global Business Travel Survey assesses business travel challenges, with this year’s findings centered around:

➡️ remote work
➡️ equal opportunity to travel
➡️ duty of care for LGBTQ+ traveler experiences

SAP Concur’s Global Business Travel Survey assesses business travel challenges, with this year’s findings centered around remote work, equal opportunity to travel and duty of care for LGBTQ+ traveler experiences.

07/08/2024

The Global Business Travel Association reports that the business travel industry was responsible for a major boost to the U.S. economy in 2022.

07/01/2024

Discover sports locations and venues that will knock your next event out of the park.

Discover sports venues and locations that will knock your next event out of the park.

06/24/2024

Looking for a unique venue for your next meeting?

These six Midwest cruise lines are well worth hopping aboard.

These six Midwest cruise lines are well worth hopping aboard.

06/18/2024

Are you asking about staffing capacity before you book your meeting or event at a hotel?

If not, you should, because much of the hospitality industry is still struggling to build up its staff after mass layoffs, furloughs and resignations post-pandemic. It’s one way you can ensure that your guests are getting the service they deserve while attending your meeting or event.

Are you asking about staffing capacity before you book your meeting or event at a hotel? If not, you should, because much of the hospitality industry is still struggling to build up its staff after mass layoffs, furloughs and resignations post-pandemic.

06/11/2024

The appeal of group incentive travel remains strong, according to a recent Incentive Research Foundation survey of North American employees.

The study found that a group incentive travel experience to an appealing destination was rated “very” or “extremely motivating” by 91% of respondents for the third year in a row.

The appeal of group incentive travel remains strong, according to a recent Incentive Research Foundation survey of North American employees.

06/03/2024

From a meeting planner’s perspective, Kansas has it all. From rodeos to music to food festivals, the state serves up a slice of classic Americana, combining its rugged cowboy culture with the urban energy of some of the biggest cities in the Midwest.

From a meeting planner’s perspective, Kansas has it all. From rodeos to music to food festivals, the state serves up a slice of classic Americana.

05/28/2024

Considered a hidden treasure for many Midwesterners, North Dakota is a spectacular combination of diverse wildlife, wide-open prairies, urban landscapes and an abundance of outdoor activities.

North Dakota is a spectacular combination of diverse wildlife, wide-open prairies, urban landscapes and an abundance of outdoor activities for your group.

05/20/2024

Iowa is making a name for itself throughout the meeting and event industry … And rightfully so. Some of the largest U.S. cities are located in America’s heartland and offer great options for meetings.

Iowa is making a name for itself throughout the meeting and event industry … And rightfully so.

05/13/2024

From the tranquil shores of Lake Michigan to the roar of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to the state’s vibrant art scenes, Indiana offers a wealth of amenities that delight both meeting and event attendees.

From the tranquil shores of Lake Michigan to the roar of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indiana offers amenities that delight both meeting and event attendees.

05/06/2024

The Events Industry Council (EIC) recently announced a new strategic partnership with Oak View Group to further sustainability initiatives.
Read more here >> https://midwestmeetings.com/2024/05/03/eic-oak-view-group/

04/29/2024

Throughout Michigan, you can find accommodations that offer both meeting amenities and entertainment options that are enticing to attendees.

04/22/2024

There’s always something new to do in Ohio — from trendy restaurants and breweries to innovative entertainment concepts like axe throwing and upscale gaming arcades.

04/15/2024

Wisconsin offers a plethora of splendid spots complete with venues & activities that surprise and delight at every turn.

Wisconsin offers a plethora of splendid spots complete with accoutrements that surprise and delight at every turn.

04/08/2024

Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), set for Thursday, April 11, is an international day of advocacy that seeks to showcase the “undeniable value that business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences and conventions bring to people, businesses and communities.” Click below to learn about easy ways to engage in the event.

Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), set for Thursday, April 11, is an international day of advocacy for our industry.

04/02/2024

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) recently released its Q1 2024 Meetings Outlook Report, a highly anticipated guide for forecasting for the year.

03/26/2024

In addition to the beauty of nature’s handiwork, Missouri has a splendor all its own.

Visit Missouri

In addition to the beauty of nature’s handiwork, Missouri has a splendor all its own.

03/20/2024

South Dakota is off the beaten path, but offers a wealth of options for meetings and events.

Travel South Dakota

South Dakota is off the beaten path, but offers a wealth of options for meetings and events.

03/11/2024

From conferences and conventions to meetings and special events, Illinois is considered to be a hub for world-class event venues.

03/05/2024

Navigating and negotiating contracts within the meetings and events sector is part art, part science.