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October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

AI Realizing Potential as Meetings and Events Optimism Hits Five-Year High

Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from an emerging technology to an essential tool for 2026, with 50% of industry professionals now integrating AI throughout event planning and execution.

by Midwest Meetings

The Sunflower State Welcomes Meetings and Events

by Midwest Meetings

Corporate Travel Forecast a Mixed Bag amid Complex Conditions

by Midwest Meetings

Certified Meeting Professional Exam Updated and Launched

by Midwest Meetings

News

Midwest Meetings Welcomes Wisconsin Meetings into Fold, Expanding Reach

Nei-Turner Media Group is proud to announce that Wisconsin Meetings magazine is joining forces with its sister publication, Midwest Meetings magazine.

by Midwest Meetings August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

News

Business Travel to Remain Steady or Increase over Next 12 Months

American Express recently issued a “Amex Trendex: Business Travel Edition,” with information on business travel trends for 2025.

by Midwest Meetings August 19, 2025August 19, 2025

Illinois Planner Tips

Food Safety Summit Anchors in Rosemont

The Food Safety Summit Conference & Expo has been staged in many cities over its 20-plus-year run, but Rosemont, Illinois, has been host city since 2019.

by Midwest Meetings July 16, 2025July 15, 2025

Facilities & Destinations Features

Work Hard, Play Harder at These Midwest Sports Complexes

Explore four of the Midwest’s new and renovated sports complexes; they’re just waiting to be discovered.

by Maura Keller July 16, 2025July 10, 2025

Facilities & Destinations Features

Popularity of Smaller Destinations and Gatherings Grows

Tier 2 cities are emerging as the smart choice for small to mid-size groups and planners who want to maximize value without compromising quality.

by Midwest Meetings July 16, 2025July 30, 2025

Facilities & Destinations Planner Tips

A Golf Outing Planning Guide for Novices

Whether it’s the main attraction or an add-on activity — golf events are extremely popular in the Midwest.

by Midwest Meetings July 16, 2025July 10, 2025

Planner Tips

Stepping Up Event Safety and Security Measures

Today, developing a comprehensive safety and security plan is a necessity, not a luxury.

by Ronnie Wendt July 16, 2025July 10, 2025

Facilities & Destinations

4 Midwest Art Museums For Your Next Meeting

From light-filled galleries to one-in-a-million architecture, these art museums provide an inspiring background for any event.

by Midwest Meetings July 16, 2025July 30, 2025

Planner Tips

Discover Green Bay’s Biggest Play Yet: The 2025 NFL Draft

How Titletown delivered a super-sized NFL Draft and proved it's built for the national stage.

by Midwest Meetings July 11, 2025August 27, 2025

Outings & Retreats Venues

Walk on the Wild Side at These Zoos and Animal Rescues

Take your next meeting or event to a zoo, nature preserve or animal rescue.

by Midwest Meetings July 11, 2025August 27, 2025

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