Roughly 7.5 million business event attendees flocked to Orlando in 2018, proving the destination has a lot to offer groups.

Pride Month shined a light on those corners of the world that still have a ways to go when it comes to welcoming LGBTQ travelers — something that event organizers need to keep in mind when selecting host destinations.

Convene Deputy Editor Barbara Palmer finds that Montreux, Switzerland, lives up to the hype about its majestic beauty when she attends Accor Hotels’ Global Meeting Exchange there. Here’s what else she discovered.

ReFED, a nonprofit focused on eliminating food waste in the U.S., has created a list of 27 cost-effective, scalable solutions, some of which address the biggest problems faced by meeting planners.

For those attendees not yet ready to make the leap to plant-based everything, blended burgers offer a transition — and a more sustainable option for group functions.

Not surprisingly, you’ll find it in a destination that makes being green a top priority for both residents and events.

The boutique hotel chain took a novel approach to attracting summer guests with its innovative Hall Pass program: a $400 price tag for up to 30 stays.

Headed to PCMA’s Education Conference? You’ll want to squeeze in some time to visit these spots in La La Land.

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