Curate Destination Experiences for Your Attendees

Incorporating unique cultural experiences has quickly become the hallmark of a successful meeting - here's why, and how to get started.

Give Indy

Here are 20 of Indy’s best shops and products that make the perfect gift.

Match a City's Perks with Your Attendees' Interests

Selecting a host destination that shares your mission and values can lead to exclusive local access and enthusiastic volunteers.

Seek Local Opportunities Linked to Your Association's Industry

Local exhibitors, sponsors and speakers can not only enhance the attendee experience, but save costs for your association.

Choose Non-Traditional Venues to Spark Creativity

Infusing creativity is key to engaging attendees, and can be achieved by starting with a unique and inspiring meeting space.

New Art-Centric Hyatt Hotel

With 316 new rooms, 6,000-square-feet of meeting space, and 44 distinct works of art, the new Hyatt Place and Hyatt House is an incredible asset for meeting planners.

The Art of Designing F&B Displays

Experiential catering is on the rise, food walls are the most Instagram-worthy posts these days, and fine casual dining is a favorite among meeting attendees.

Creative Solutions to Meeting on a Budget

As budgets become constrained, creative solutions emerge to allow planners to maximize their meeting budgets.

Attracting Millennials Through Bleisure

Millennials might be most susceptible to the mixing of business and pleasure travel. Here’s what to tout to extend their stay and enjoy bleisure time.

Creative Ways to Make Green Meetings

You have probably done away with plastic water bottles and reduced paper handouts at your meetings. But there’s so much more you can do to create a sustainable meeting.

Practicing Diversity in Meetings

As meeting organizers embrace diversity and inclusion, their event playbook evolves.

Indy's Evolving Food Scene and Your Group

In 2017 alone, nearly 30 restaurants opened in downtown Indy — and there’s been a lot more since — which has meant enhanced experiences for large groups who meet there.

Incorporate Wellness Into Your Meeting

Providing exercise, meditation, and healthful food options at your meetings is a great recipe for satisfied and focused attendees.

Treat Your Event Like a Culinary Experience

Using local food and drink to elevate the meeting experience.

Events to Write Home About

When it comes to happiness, memorable experiences trump things. This isn’t just anecdotal; psychological research proves it.

Maximize After-Hours Productivity

After a long day at a conference or meeting, most attendees look forward to relaxing and cutting loose. But that doesn’t mean their productivity has to come to a screeching halt.

Encourage Walking Meetings

Walking is great for brains. It improves creativity, which can be a boon for meetings.