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The New Corporate Incentive: Personalized Luxury Travel
The New Corporate Incentive: Personalized Luxury Travel
Sponsored by Inspirato For Business
Download this reference guide to learn why every organization should be thinking about rewarding their employees with travel — and how best to deliver individualized results.
March 20, 2023
2023 Independent Planner Pricing Survey - 2
2023 Independent Planner Pricing Survey
How much do independent planners make and how do they charge for their services?
February 21, 2023
Convention Cities Index Dec. 2022 Interim Report
Convention Cities Index Dec. 2022 Interim Report
Sponsored by Radisson Hotel Group
The latest CCi data tracks changes in room rates, safety scores and monthly flights across major U.S. and global cities.
February 7, 2023
NMG Pulse Survey January 2023 - 1
Northstar/Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey
As the new year began, meeting planner optimism continued to soar.
February 2, 2023
What Every Planner Should Know About Planning an Event in the Caribbean and Latin America 1
What Every Planner Should Know About Planning an Event in the Caribbean and Latin America
Sponsored by Marriott International
Download this checklist as a reference tool for creating memorable meetings in this remarkable part of the world.
November 18, 2022
Creating More Sustainable Events
Creating More Sustainable Events
Sponsored by Sonoma County Tourism
Collaborate with host destinations and venues to drive meaningful change.
November 15, 2022
Northstar/Cvent Incentive PULSE Survey
Northstar/Cvent Incentive PULSE Survey
The latest Incentive PULSE Survey, co-produced and sponsored by Cvent, finds more optimism and decisive action among incentive travel planners. Among challenges, high costs far outweigh Covid.
November 3, 2022
Event Tech IQ-square
What's Your Event Tech IQ?
Learn where you stand with event technology, and how you can level up.
October 31, 2022
Salary Survey 2022
Salary Survey 2022
Northstar's exclusive research reveals planners' pay, job satisfaction, chief concerns, long-range plans and more.
September 7, 2022
First Look Research: The Slow Progress of Sustainability in Meetings
First Look Research: The Slow Progress of Sustainability in Meetings
Sponsored by Visit Orlando
This exclusive First Look Research report examines how meeting and event planners address sustainability and the changes they anticipate in the next few years.
August 2, 2022
How to Attract More Attendees to Your Meetings
How to Attract More Attendees to Your Meetings
Sponsored by Explore Asheville
Learn from events experts how to entice participants to add your meeting to their busy schedules, and discover ways to create FOMO (that fear of missing out) that will give your event the buzz you need.
June 15, 2022
Myrtle Beach Digital Guide
Hotels and Meetings: What to Expect in the Year Ahead
Sponsored by Myrtle Beach
With the resurgence of group bookings and in-person events, meeting planners and hoteliers are focused on creating smarter, healthier, and more sustainable gatherings.
June 1, 2022
Orlando Digital Guide - 2
Taking Action on Diversity
Sponsored by Visit Orlando
Meetings and travel industry leaders have undertaken new initiatives to achieve diversity, equity and inclusion. Here’s how to initiate and measure your progress.   
May 23, 2022
Cruise Events: The Future of Meeting at Sea
Cruise Events: The Future of Meeting at Sea
Sponsored by Norwegian Cruise Line
Advantages and safety standards event planners need to know as cruise ships set sail again.
November 18, 2021
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Download Now: Tips for Today’s Event Planner
Sponsored by Hilton
Find solutions and best practices for some of today’s most important issues when planning meetings and events in a post-pandemic world.
November 11, 2021
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Highlighting the Destination: Spotlight Local Culture in Your Event Agenda
Sponsored by Visit Myrtle Beach
Incorporating the destination’s local culture into your event agenda is a great way to get attendees interested and immersed in the experience of your event.
August 25, 2021
Download Now: 5 Fresh and Fun Orlando Event Trends Your Attendees Will Love
Download Now: 5 Fresh and Fun Orlando Event Trends Your Attendees Will Love
Sponsored by Visit Orlando
What's new and unique that make meetings in Orlando worth attending.
July 28, 2021
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