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The events industry is evolving fast—and planners who embrace change will be best positioned for success.

From emerging technologies and shifting attendee expectations to new approaches to engagement and event design, the future of meetings is being shaped right now.

Discover the trends, innovations and ideas that could influence your next event strategy.

Read more: https://www.prevuemeetings.com/meeting-planner-resources/a-new-force-for-events/

A New Force for Events With tons of private event space, the new Lucas Museum will be a significant addition to Los Angeles' meetings and events landscape.

We're giving away three $50 gift cards throughout our FREE, interactive webinar with MGM Resorts : "What Planners Need: Real Talk on Partnership & Value." Attend live and you're entered to win.

📅 Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT · Free to attend

What you'll gain:
🤝 How MGM enhances service, partnership and value
🏨 New venues and one-stop-shop convenience
🍽️ Wellness, culinary innovation and scale
🎉 Live polling, trivia and prizes throughout

Featuring MGM Resorts sales leaders Stephanie Glanzer, CMP, Ernest Stovall, and Shelly Cruz, CMP.

Can't attend live? Register anyway — we'll send you the recording.

Register: https://www.prevuemeetings.com/all-webinars/what-planners-need-mgm-webinar/

New airport rankings place Newark Liberty International among the worst U.S. airports for summer travel, citing high cancellation rates, operational delays and poor on-time performance.

The findings serve as an important reminder for planners managing attendee travel, speaker arrivals and event logistics during peak season.

Read more: https://www.prevuemeetings.com/news/traveling-by-air-this-summer-avoid-newark/

Traveling by Air This Summer? Avoid Newark New rankings reveal the best and worst airports for summer travel in 2026. Newark hit the bottom as the worst while Hawaii made top marks.

Meetings are increasingly about creating memorable, place-based experiences—and Hyatt Regency Tamaya is leaning into that trend in a big way.

As the resort celebrates its 25th anniversary, Hyatt Regency Tamaya is offering planners a mix of cost-saving incentives and authentic cultural programming designed to elevate meetings and incentive events.

Read more: https://www.prevuemeetings.com/meeting-planner-resources/planner-promotions-and-southwest-serenity-at-hyatt-regency-tamaya/

Planner Promotions and Southwest Serenity at Hyatt Regency Tamaya From full resort buyouts to a special anniversary offer, Hyatt Regency Tamaya celebrates meetings and events.

Destination selection isn't just about airlift, hotel inventory and meeting space anymore—it’s increasingly about attendee comfort, inclusion and safety.

New research reveals that many LGBTQ+ travelers are reassessing travel risk, creating important considerations for meeting and event planners.

Read more: https://www.prevuemeetings.com/meeting-planner-resources/lgbtq-travelers-are-reassessing-travel-risk-what-planners-need-to-know/

LGBTQ+ Travelers Are Reassessing Travel Risk—What Planners Need to Know A new study from Booking.com suggests that destination selection and attendee safety may carry higher stakes than ever for LGBTQ+ participants. A new study from Booking.com suggests that destination selection and attendee safety may carry higher stakes than ever for LGBTQ+ participants.

Pride Month is heating up — and three cities are doing it big.

🎰 Las Vegas — Pride programming across resorts: AREA15's Oddyssey Noir, ARIA's Easy's Cocktail Lounge with Naomi Smalls, and Mandalay Bay's S Bar drag brunch finale

🌴 Greater Miami — 3,600 colorful pavers at Lummus Park, the relaunched Gay Beach at 12th Street, and Wynwood Pride throughout June

🤠 San Antonio — Pride Bigger Than Texas Festival and Night Parade (June 27–28) plus the one-of-a-kind Pride River Parade

Three destinations, three reasons to put a Pride incentive on your radar. Read more. https://www.prevuemeetings.com/?s=pride&asp_active=1&p_asid=1&p_asp_data=1&device=1&filters_initial=1&filters_changed=0&qtranslate_lang=0¤t_page_id=150841

The recently renovated Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel is bringing a fresh wave of energy to Philadelphia’s meetings and events landscape.

Following a multimillion-dollar transformation, the property is redefining the group experience in University City with fully refreshed guestrooms, reimagined public spaces, and elevated meeting environments designed for today’s MICE and business events market.

Read more: https://www.prevuemeetings.com/destinations/renovated-sheraton-philadelphia-university-city-hotel-brings-new-energy-to-meetings/

Renovated Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel Brings New Energy to Meetings Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel completed a more than $60 million transformation that refreshes the guest experience.

Airlines are stepping into summer with more than new schedules—they’re unveiling bold new looks designed to refresh brand identity and elevate the passenger experience.

Read more: https://www.prevuemeetings.com/news/a-fresh-coat-of-summer-airlines-show-off-new-looks/

As competition in the skies intensifies, a fresh coat of paint is becoming part of a much larger strategy: differentiation, recognition, and experience-driven branding in global air travel.

A Fresh Coat of Summer: Airlines Show Off New Looks It's a summer of special liveries as major airlines fly the colors of the FIFA World Cup, America's 250th and the new Moana movie.

Southern California planners — meet your new alternative to LAX.

The Ontario Airport Hotel & Conference Center just rebranded as Hyatt Regency Ontario following a top-to-bottom renovation:

🏨 295 guest rooms
📐 22,000 sq ft of meeting space
🍽️ A new on-site Mediterranean restaurant called Lozano
✈️ Minutes from Ontario International Airport (and none of the LAX gridlock)

For groups looking for a smarter Southern California sourcing option, this property is worth a closer look.

Read the full story: https://www.prevuemeetings.com/destinations/ontario-airport-hotel-conference-center-rebrands-as-hyatt-regency/

Where Next-Gen meets New Orleans. ⚜️

The Next-Gen Experience Summit heads to Caesars New Orleans — August 3–5, 2026 — an exclusive Visionary Summit for planners ready to elevate how they engage today's audiences.

What's waiting for you:
🏛️ An iconic address steps from the French Quarter
🍽️ The legendary flavor of New Orleans, from Emeril's Brasserie to chef-curated receptions
🎟️ A fully hosted experience: registration, hotel, up to $250 airfare, meals and 3–5 CEU credits
⭐ A major new industry initiative, unveiled live at the Summit and announced nowhere else

Qualified planners, this one's for you.

Apply now: https://www.prevuemeetings.com/events-2/2026-planner-appreciation-day/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=new_orleans_summit