Detroit is awash in accolades – including being named to TIME’s most recent list of the top 50 places to visit and winning first place awards from USA Today in 2023 for best riverwalk, art museum, public square and holiday parade.

It’s a time for renewal, and deep, rich 70s-influenced colors and textures are leading the way in effective event design.

Creating memorable business events is about more than selecting the perfect location, it’s also about working with the local destination management organization (DMO) to help you plan.

The magnetism of Central Massachusetts is drawing industry ideators from far and wide—along railways, from major highways, and through the region’s comfortably accessible Worcester Regional Airport. But the allure for event planners doesn’t stop there.

Set on 20 beachfront acres along the shores of the Atlantic, Ocean Casino Resort is a destination designed to impress. Whether you’re planning a meeting for 10 or a gathering for up to 10,000, Ocean Casino Resort offers the full package.

Columbus has emerged as a leader in DEI thanks to the city’s thoughtful, community-oriented initiatives.

Out with the old, in with the Grand Canyon State. Arizona’s abundant sunshine is surpassed only by its vast, wide-open spaces—making it an ever-changing wonderland for gatherings. Elevate your next meeting by adding these new and/or newly upgraded destinations to your itinerary.

Portland, Oregon, is known for many things, including its beer, its coffee, and its eclectic arts and culture scene. But besides being full of interesting things for attendees to enjoy, there’s one aspect of the city that should put it at the top of any planners list: No sales tax

Philadelphia knows something about meetings. The city hosted one of the most important meetings in American history in 1774, which led to the historic signing of the Declaration of Independence.

As a gateway to Latin America, Miami pulses with international appeal—providing meeting attendees with authentic, diverse experiences they’ll find nowhere else. In the heart of the action is the reimagined Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC).

Surrounded by natural beauty yet offering all the amenities of a major metropolitan city, Chattanooga gives meeting attendees the best of both worlds. The Scenic City, as it’s known, is nestled along the banks of the Tennessee River and tucked between the mountains of Southeast Tennessee.

Phoenix has long been an ideal destination for meetings and conventions with its sunshine, immersive outdoor venues, state-of-the-art technology, and facilities, as well as opportunities for voluntourism and service projects.