Meetings Industry News, Events, Education & Destination Planning

Destinations International and IGLTA Launch LGBTQ+ Tourism Toolkit

The resource includes a five-step framework for how destinations can strengthen their inclusive tourism strategies.

June 12, 2026

Convention Cities Index 2026

Northstar’s annual research analyzes convention center space, hotel room availability and average costs across more than 60 U.S. cities to help event planners compare major meetings markets.

June 11, 2026

Small & Boutique Meetings Heads to Annapolis, Md.

This year's second iteration of this popular hosted-buyer event for planners booking meetings of 100 room nights or fewer on peak will feature water-based fun and bay breeze–filled networking.

June 10, 2026

Aligning Destination Selection With Event Objectives

Wed., Aug. 5,2026, 2:00 PM ET

Develop a site-selection framework that goes beyond just revisiting the usual suspects.

June 10, 2026

New President Chosen to Lead Visit Greenville, N.C.

Rachel Whitten will take the helm this month after Andrew Schmidt retires.

June 10, 2026

Expedited Visa Interviews to Be Offered for $750

For the new fee, select embassies will conduct the appointments within 10 days for those seeking business or tourist visas, on top of the initial outlay of $185.

June 9, 2026

Spotlight

Take the Northstar/Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey

The Northstar/Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey captures changes in meeting planner sentiment and expectations, and has become an important predictive tool.