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Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance Doubles Down on Advocacy in Washington

The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), the unified public policy voice of the U.S. business and professional events industry, recently announced the launch of ECA 2.0.

by Midwest Meetings

New Global Accreditation Launches for Wellness Hospitality

by Midwest Meetings

The Experiences Sector Is Outpacing Travel

by Midwest Meetings

Your Meeting Belongs in Minnesota

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News

2026 Incentive Travel Trends Report

The incentives industry is entering 2026 amid persistent cost pressures, geopolitical uncertainty and evolving participant expectations.

by Midwest Meetings February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

News

The 2026 Behavioral, Emotional and Cultural Drivers Reshaping Meetings and Events

Today’s most impactful meetings and events continue to be anchored in authentic, in-person moments that digital platforms can’t replicate.

by Midwest Meetings February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

News

Heading into 2026: Strong Business Travel Confidence, yet Constraint

Global business travel professionals are cautiously optimistic as the industry enters the year ahead — despite concerns over balancing travel budgets with costs, and traveler safety and satisfaction.

by Midwest Meetings January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

News Planner Tips

Are Demographic Shifts Key to Future-Proofing Meetings?

IBTM’s Trends Report 2025 explores how to future-proof the meeting industry’s growth, highlighting global demographic shifts as a key opportunity.

by Midwest Meetings January 21, 2026February 13, 2026

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Casinos are Upping the Ante for Meetings

More planners are leveraging casinos for corporate meetings and events.

by Catherine McCoy November 3, 2025October 29, 2025

Planner Tips

Attracting and Retaining Planners with Strategy

Analytics can inform benefits strategies to counter planners’ staffing woes.

by Midwest Meetings November 3, 2025October 29, 2025

Planner Tips Technology

Meaningful Metrics: Data Tracking for Events

Get the most out of your data for both current and future events.

by Amanda Wegner November 3, 2025February 13, 2026

Marketing Planner Tips

4 Simple, Yet Impactful Ways to Personalize Your Events

Here are some timeless tips to consider.

by Claire Hannum November 3, 2025October 29, 2025

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Beyond the Boardroom: Creating a Team-Building Experience

Crafting experiential team-building experiences brings groups together in novel ways.

by Ronnie Wendt November 3, 2025October 29, 2025

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3 Fresh Ideas for Experiential Team Building

Build your team with an environmental experience, a Western adventure or a friendly competition in the kitchen.

by Ronnie Wendt November 3, 2025October 29, 2025

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