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April 18, 2025April 18, 2025

5 Top Priorities for Events in 2025

Focus for planners is shifting to attendee engagement, blending technology with human connection, sustainability and personalization.

by [email protected]

April 11, 2025April 11, 2025

News

Many Want to Travel for Work, but Especially Gen Z

Almost seven in 10 travelers across generations (69%) look forward to business trips — but there are clear generational differences.

by Midwest Meetings

News

Site Selected for Downtown Lincoln Convention Center in Nebraska

The Garfield Public/Private site near S. 13th and M streets in downtown Lincoln has been selected as the selected location for the new convention center.

by Midwest Meetings April 4, 2025April 4, 2025

Facilities

Illinois Puts Your Event in the Center of It All

Illinois has something for everyone, including classic venues undergoing transformation to new hotspots in places like Rockford.

by Midwest Meetings March 28, 2025April 3, 2025

News

2025 Kicks Off with Optimism amid Evolving Challenges

Professionals in the business travel industry look forward to an engaged and productive year, according to the first Business Travel Outlook Poll of 2025.

by Midwest Meetings March 18, 2025April 3, 2025

News Planner Tips

IRF’s Top 4 Incentive Trends for 2025

The Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) recently released its signature study, the IRF 2025 Trends Report.

by Midwest Meetings March 14, 2025April 3, 2025

News

Optimistic Plans for Growth, Technology and Sustainability in 2025

As 2024 draws to a close, there is strong sentiment from the global business travel industry that the year outperformed expectations, paving the way for increased budgets, strategic investments and growth initiatives for 2025.

by Midwest Meetings November 22, 2024November 22, 2024

Facilities Features

Betting Big on Casinos

Casinos often provide a turnkey solution for planners because they have everything you need in one location.

by Maura Keller November 21, 2024November 21, 2024

Planner Profile

Mandy Davis-Aitken is Learning on the Go

Mandy Davis-Aitken helps plan and run the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s 45,000-person annual meeting in Chicago each and every year.

by Midwest Meetings November 21, 2024November 19, 2024

Facilities Planner Tips

These Spa Resorts are Putting Relaxation on the Agenda

More groups are including spa experiences in their gatherings.

by MaryBeth Matzek November 21, 2024November 19, 2024

Planner Tips

Enter at Your Own Risk: How to Cover Your Event and Minimize Risk

Understand (and cover) the risks that can jeopardize successful meetings and events.

by Midwest Meetings November 21, 2024November 19, 2024

Planner Tips Technology

7 Factors to Consider for Your Digital and Hybrid Events Platform

Top-notch events begin and end with, and meeting participants demand, a quality platform.

by Amanda Wegner November 21, 2024November 19, 2024

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