Las Vegas is in a class by itself, equipped with mind-blogging attractions and unique experiences to inspire any team.

Oceanfront, university town, revered golf resort, cosmopolitan city — The Carolinas have them all. Choose your perfect meeting destination.

While it may be unclear as to how New Orleans got its nickname “The Big Easy,” one thing is clear: its rich cultural heritage, music scene, and easygoing lifestyle make it one of America’s favorite destinations.

It’s not hard to imagine why meeting professionals seeking the wonder of turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and the warm sun of the tropics, come together in the Caribbean. Who doesn’t like to combine business and leisure?

The Lone Star State is shining bright and its main hubs — Fort Worth, El Paso, San Austin, Houston, San Antonio and Dallas — have made themselves more appealing, developing at lighting speed and creating venues perfect for holding city-wide events to smaller meetings.

When Deanita Davis, CMP, the vice president of meetings for the National Multifamily Housing Council, began planning two gatherings for association members last year, she found Las Vegas was an ideal choice.

The forecast calls for an abundance of sunshine for Florida’s meetings and conventions industry following another year of positive growth in the Sunshine State.

It’s no wonder that Arizona is a go-to destination for so many associations and convention planners, as it’s easy to entertain attendees in between conference sessions and offers plenty of fun.

It’s no wonder why Orlando, Florida is such a magnet for meeting and events planners.

It is more than just Arizona’s pretty view that brings a unique experience to the association and corporate destination market.