From Miami to Jacksonville and everywhere in between, Florida offers planners an enticing variety of meeting destinations to meet every need.

Despite continuing layoffs in tech and other industries in the Bay Area and other Northern California locations, there are signs of growing demand to host meetings and events.

Whether it’s hip & happening Austin, dazzling Dallas, multicultural El Paso, the western frontier town of Fort Worth or historic San Antonio, each Texas city has its own appeal.

Association planners also find that meeting facilities in Arizona’s major cities offer precisely what they need for their groups, largely because of the great diversity and excellent quality of the properties.

The Pacific Northwest brings much to the meetings table — literally and figuratively.

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.