< PreviousSmart Monday, powered by MPI 11/8, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Mandalay Bay A unique opportunity to invest in your professional development and network with your peers. SITE Nite North America 11/8, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Resorts World Las Vegas Join 1,200 SITE members and industry professionals for an evening of networking. IMEXrun Join your colleagues for a 5K fun run as dawn breaks over Las Vegas. It’s IMEX’s way of helping you get the best possible start to a busy day. Lip Smacking Foodie Tours 11/8, Dine like a VIP at the hottest Vegas restaurants. Two tours available, each limited to the first 50 reservations. I MEX America, the largest meetings industry trade show in the U.S., will be held Nov. 9-11 at Mandalay Bay. If you’re a meetings and events professional, you’ll find all the suppliers you need for your events — from new venues in major cities worldwide, to the latest event tech providers. See Corporate & Incentive Travel magazine’s preview on the following pages. IMEX IS BACK CAN’T MISS EVENTS > Carina Bauer, CEO, IMEX Group and Ray Bloom, Chairman, IMEX Group. 20 October/November 2021 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.comMEXrun, 11/10 at sunrise our colleagues for a 5K fun run wn breaks over Las Vegas. It’s X’s way of helping you get the possible start to a busy day. MPI Foundation Rendezvous 11/10, Drai’s Beachclub & Nightclub Mingle with the industry’s best and brightest while enjoying spectacular views over the Strip. SHE MEANS BUSINESS Celebrating the role of women in business and events. Part of Smart Monday, She Means Business is about diversity, gender equality and female empowerment. Not just for women, but their male counterparts. Come collaborate with and learn from inspiring speakers, including Ashly Balding, ALHI; ASAE’s Michelle Mason, pictured; Courtney Stanley; Juliet Tripp, Chemical Watch; and Human Biography’s Nisha Kare. TheMeetingMagazines.com | Corporate & Incentive Travel | October/November 2021 21 NAVIGATING OPPOSING REALITIES: 21ST CENTURY STRESS AND INNOVATION Speaker: Dr. Shimi Kang Monday, Nov. 8 | 8:30–9:30 a.m. The 21st century is the era of innovation, adaptability and diversity, but stress can impede the generation of new ideas, collaboration and achievement. And never has the job of a meeting professional been more stressful. Dr Shimi Kang illuminates the latest research-based methods for adaptability, innovation, collaboration and lasting success. BUILDING YOUR DREAM COMMUNITY FROM SCRATCH Speaker: Radha Agrawal Tuesday, Nov. 9 | 8:30–9:30 a.m. How is it that the internet connects us to a world of people, but we feel more isolated than ever? That we have hundreds of friends on social media, but not a single person to truly confide in? Discover the building blocks to finding your people, creating your dream community and nurturing your sense of belonging, because connectedness is the key to happiness, fulfilment and success. DIGITAL LEADERSHIP: THE FIVE HABITS TO SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN AN EVER-CHANGING WORLD Speaker: Erik Qualman Wednesday, Nov. 10 | 8:30–9:30 a.m. Leaders in the exponential age are made — not born. The key to winning in this golden age of data, distraction and disruption is using five habits that all effective leaders practice to achieve success and happiness. Embracing these habits will help you become more productive, reduce stress and drive success. IMEX America will return to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Resort and Casino October 25-27, 2022 and October 10-12, 2023. Get Inspired by These IMEX America 2021 Keynote Speakers > CATCH THE KEYNOTES22 October/November 2021 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com VISIT COLORADO SPRINGS A setting that is as inspiring as your keynote speaker. Colorado Springs is known as Olympic City USA because of our commitment to excellence. Come see us at IMEX America 2021 at Booth #C1316 . W ith a perpetually mild climate and blue skies that stretch on forever, Colorado Springs is nothing short of inspiring. The region is home to Pikes Peak — America’s Mountain, the U.S. Air Force Academy, Garden of the Gods Park, Flying W Ranch and the interactive and accessible U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum. In addition to unique attractions, the region offers a wide variety of outdoor activities that are great for team building, such as horseback riding, rock climbing, hiking, biking, zip lining and whitewater rafting. The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is a hidden gem serviced by American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest and United. COS is located just 11 miles from our downtown, and airfares are competitive with Denver. We invite you to fall in love with Colorado’s Smaller Airport. For attendees arriving by car, Colorado Springs is located on I-25 just one hour south of Denver. Meeting planners can choose from several exclusive convention resorts and a long list of brand-name, full-service properties, such as Cheyenne Mountain Resort, Great Wolf Lodge, The Lodge at Flying Horse, Garden of the Gods Resort and the new 125,000-square-foot Bartolin Hall at The Convention Center at The Broadmoor. Often, a moving setting such as this comes with a hefty price tag — but in Olympic City USA, meeting planners find first-tier amenities at second-tier rates, plus a CVB that provides insider services to whittle down the workload. The award-winning experts at Visit Colorado Springs will help you secure the right lodging and activities, create custom itineraries and help planners choose the meeting space that best fits their event. Whatever the need, the Colorado Springs team is on hand to plan out every facet of an organizer’s meeting or event. C&IT VISIT COLORADO SPRINGS 515 S. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Website: VisitCOS.com CONTACT Kathy Reak , Vice President of Sales Kathy@VisitCOS.com, 719-685-7632 Photo by Gaylon WamplerLearn more at VisitCOS.com/meet Welcome to Colorado Springs, where our wide-open spaces and stunning natural scenery are the inspirational backdrop to your next meeting. Hold a spectacular event at The Broadmoor’s new 125,000 sq. ft. Bartolin Hall. You’ll enjoy higher attendance, and attendees will enjoy riding the reimagined Broadmoor Pikes Peak and Manitou Cog Railway to the new Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center at 14,115’ elevation. Let us help you create a successful and memorable attendee experience. Here you’ll find room to inspire, innovate, connect and re-energize. INSPIRE ROOM TO24 October/November 2021 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com DISNEY MEETINGS & EVENTS A legendary standard of excellence and creativity. Find out how the Disney difference can help you get back to business. Disney Meetings & Events — these are meetings re-imagined! Come see us at Booth #E1421. N ow, more than ever, we realize how important it is to stay connected with your members, employees and customers whether you’re meeting virtually, hybrid or face-to-face. At Disney Meetings & Events, we’re here as your trusted resource. No two programs are alike, so we use a customized approach to enhance the digital experience through “Disney at Home” touches, professional development and content from Disney Institute and National Geographic, shared interactive experiences and even gamification. Disney Meetings & Events offers all aspects of creative services, including digital production, entertainment, engaging content, themed settings, table décor and so much more. Everyone has a story to tell, and Disney Meetings & Events helps bring your story to life. When you are assigned to one of our creative consultants, they’ll guide you through the process and available resources, while staying focused on your overall goals and budget. Each Disney Meetings & Events destination is home to award-winning accommodations, sophisticated nightlife and a wide variety of entertainment and recreation options. There is an array of exclusive Disney Difference benefits, including award-winning creative resources, customized professional development content and private events in the Disney theme parks. All of it is delivered with Disney’s legendary standard of excellence in creativity and service. When you partner with Disney for your meeting, you get access to best-in-class planners, industry-leading technology, world-class culinary experts and unforgettable entertainment. Most importantly, you’ll get Disney’s legendary creativity, storytelling and attention to detail. We will work with you every step of the way, sharing and developing ideas and resources, to create the best possible outcome for your organization. When you use our imagination, you transform your meeting into something incredible only found at Disney. C&IT DISNEY MEETINGS & EVENTS Website: disneymeetingsandevents.com CONTACT Carla Hunt , National Sales Director Carla.Hunt@disney.com, 202-222-4815When you choose Disney for your meeting or event, you’re getting more than just a great place to meet. You’re also getting a dose of our world-famous Disney innovation and imagination to help bring your teams together. With ample creative resources at your disposal to customize your event for both in-person meetings and digital experiences, come see how the Disney difference can help you get back to business. Even if it is a little less than ‘usual.’ Find out about the enhanced health and safety measures we put in place for our Guests visiting Walt Disney World ® Resort at disneymeetings.com THESE ARE MEETINGS26 October/November 2021 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com THE BEACHES OF FORT MYERS & SANIBEL Innovation thrives here. Our surroundings inspire it. Come see us at IMEX America 2021 at the Visit Florida booth located just inside the entrance to the exhibition hall. We look forward to meeting you! R elaxing nature, inspiration and creativity meet in Fort Myers and Sanibel. Found in Southwest Florida on the Gulf of Mexico, our open-air experiences and outdoor spaces help you keep the health and safety of your attendees in mind. Here, they can explore more than 100 islands and natural environments such as mangrove forests, tranquil waterways like the Calusa Blueway, and over 50 miles of white-sand beaches. Our expansive natural surroundings lead to memorable group experiences that are at the heart of our meetings offerings. You’ll find team-building activities like sailing courses, guided wildlife tours and offshore fishing charters give attendees moments to connect with each other on a deeper level. Our natural environment helps unlock innovative thinking in attendees, along with a few surprises. A variety of wildlife like manatees, bottlenose dolphins and over 245 kinds of migratory birds are eager to say hello. Start with bird-watching along the 4-mile wildlife drive at J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Looking for something outside of nature? Try the colorful arts scene of Matlacha Island, or hop aboard the Key West Express for a round- trip boat ride to the southernmost islands in the continental U.S. Enjoy an inspiring destination, transformative events for attendees, and a $3 room rebate per actualized room night up to $5,000 for new meetings (May–December) as part of our Island Incentive offer. We have meeting basics covered, too. A variety of accommodations and meeting rooms can be found within 30 minutes of Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). Planning is different now, and we can help. Call 800-237-6444 or submit an RFP at FortMyers-SanibelMeetings.com to learn more and start planning. C&IT THE BEACHES OF FORT MYERS & SANIBEL 2201 Second Street, Suite 600, Fort Myers, FL 33901 Website: FortMyers-Sanibel.com/Meetings Toll Free: 800-237-6444 CONTACT Jerry Terp , National Sales Manager jterp @ leegov.com, 239-338-3500Southwest Florida’s inspirational surroundings that help you lead more productive meetings Expert conference services team for a seamless experience between planning and event Wide variety of accommodations and meeting rooms near Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) Health and safety are a top priority Planning is different now. We can help. Call 1-800-237-6444 or submit an RFP at FortMyers-SanibelMeetings.com YOU’RE THE ONE WHO innovation. SPARKS WE HELP YOU MAKE IT LOOK EASY.28 October/November 2021 | Corporate & Incentive Travel | TheMeetingMagazines.com MEMPHIS TOURISM Music, food and history combine to make a great destination for your next event. Memphis Tourism prides itself on the relationships built and service provided to planners. Come see us at IMEX America 2021 at Booth #C1616. I f you’ve ever planned an event in Memphis, you might not recognize it the next time you see it. This river city is on the rise: Memphis’ all-new Renasant Convention Center is open and fully transformed following a $200M renovation, while thousands of hotel rooms, a $245M upgrade at Memphis International Airport and a $200M sports and events center are in development. Find all of this in the boutique, yet affordable, destination of Memphis, the legendary home of blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll. Memphis’ Renasant Convention Center debuted its modernization in 2020. Inside, you’ll discover a 118,000-sf, column-free exhibit hall — the largest in the Southeast — with flexible space, natural light and mighty Mississippi River views. A 28,000-sf ballroom, an 18,000-sf secondary hall/ballroom, a 2,100-seat theater and 46 breakout rooms round out the 300,000-sf facility. The venue’s sales team and staff, aided by managing partner Memphis Tourism, are actively meeting with planners to design and host responsible meetings. The venue is surrounded by walkable downtown Memphis. Beale Street is less than 1 mile away, where live music rocks seven nights a week. World-famous barbecue, soul food and casual and fine-dining favorites are all within walk- ing distance of the Renasant Convention Center as well. From downtown to neighborhoods across the city, musical landmarks and attractions double as off-site meeting, event and breakout venues, including Elvis Presley’s Graceland, Memphis Zoo and one of the world’s largest pyramids. The Memphis Tourism team can connect you with all of these venues and more. Testimonials prove the value that Memphis Tourism and Renasant Convention Center create for planners. Combined with Memphis’ central location (a short flight or drive from almost anywhere in the U.S.) and relatively low cost-per-attendee — thanks in part to reasonable airport transfers, average daily rate and food & beverage costs — you can measure that value in more ways than one. C&IT MEMPHIS TOURISM 47 Union Ave., Memphis, TN 38103 Website: memphistravel.com and renasantconventioncenter.com CONTACT Malvin Gipson, Vice President, Sales, Sports and Convention Services malvingipson@memphistravel.com, 901-543-5366 Photo by Creation StudiosNext >