Northstar Meetings Group

Northstar Meetings Group is the leading brand for meeting planners, delivering how-to strategies, creative solutions & sourcing services since 1951.

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This is where your next incentive retreat happens. From mountain-top conference centers, to luxury accommodations and state-of-the-art recreational services, @BigCedarLodge is a standout destination for meetings planners. Read more: https://t.co/Q3ZhkXSxQk

#partnercontent #eventprofs #luxuryevents #incentivetravel #exclusiveretreats

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.@DestinationCAN announced that its president and CEO Marsha Walden has retired. In her place, the organization's CFO and chief data & analytics officer Meaghan Ferrigno has been appointed interim president and CEO. Read more: https://t.co/HpVnRKxMT9

#Canada #DestinationCanada #CVB #travelindustry #travelnews

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As attendee expectations evolve, luxury is as much about the philosophy of care as the visible markers of excellence traditionally associated with it. Read more: https://t.co/5bRc7CjUpi

#luxuryevents #eventprofs #meetingprofs #eventplanning

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Gatherings built around fixed calendars and outdoor crowds are being forced to adapt to heat that comes earlier, lasts longer and climbs higher. Read more: https://t.co/f0WC4EVajN

#heatwave #extremeheat #heat #weather #eventprofs #meetingprofs #paris #parisfashionweek

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Construction will begin next month on a new Marriott hotel with 700 rooms and more than 62,000 square feet of meeting space. It will be connected to Cincinnati's recently renovated convention center. Read more: https://t.co/zI42FUIxMf

#Cincinnati #marriott #hotel #eventvenues #eventprofs #meetingprofs

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Personalized rewards and “wow” experiences are what incentive winners want. The 250 participants at Northstar’s Incentive Live, held May 31-June 2 at the newly restored Boca Raton resort, experienced both of those elements firsthand, and got expert advice on how to infuse them into their own incentive events. Read more: https://t.co/6yStDUfJvp

#NMGevents #eventprofs #meetingprofs #BocaRaton #Florida

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Planner optimism has doubled since March and new event bookings are at their highest level in two years, according to the latest Northstar/@cvent Meetings Industry #PULSESurvey. The new research indicates meetings demand is strong — and that planners must navigate significant cost-related and geopolitical challenges to execute those business events. Download a copy of the free report: https://t.co/johdMaMQ8Q

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As major events become harder for fans to afford, incentive planners have an opportunity to turn bucket-list access into high-impact individual-travel rewards. Read more: https://t.co/9RYjkXrPnm

#incentives #incentiveprofs #incentiveprograms #sports #worldcup

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South Africa's extraordinary canvas of magnificent, vast open spaces, stretches of pristine beaches, majestic mountain ranges, exhilarating bush safaris and vibrant cities are what make South Africa unique for business events. Learn more: https://t.co/3gqbACOL8i

#SouthAfrica #eventprofs #meetingprofs #eventplanning #sponsored

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New research from Northstar Meetings Group analyzes convention center space, hotel room availability and average costs across more than 60 U.S. cities to help event planners compare major meetings markets. Get your free copy of the 2026 Convention Cities Index: https://t.co/XNIUS5C81G

#ConventionCitiesIndex #CCi #eventprofs #eventplanning #siteselection

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TODAY AT 2 P.M. ET: What up-and-coming destinations are planners considering for meetings and incentives? Industry experts will discuss the new locations they are exploring and booking for 2026 and beyond, including the role of AI in sourcing, risk management considerations and more. Register now: https://t.co/xUBE1h4dU8

#NMGevents #eventprofs #meetingprofs #eventplanners #siteselection

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Typically, convention centers remain open for business during expansion or major renovation projects. But in the Texas capital, officials decided to close the Austin Convention Center for a full demolition and rebuild, which will take four years. Here's a look at how the city is handling both the challenges and opportunities associated with the temporary closure of its cornerstone venue: https://t.co/seaVg4GYVL

#austin #texas #conventioncenter #hotels #eventvenues #eventprofs

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How do your total meeting volume expectations for 2026 compare with 2025? Which regions appeal to you most for hosting events right now? Please share your perspective in our latest Northstar/@cvent Meetings Industry #PULSESurvey: https://t.co/VdmOHAKP3v

#eventprofs #meetingprofs #eventplanners

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What up-and-coming destinations are planners considering for meetings and incentives? Join us next Wednesday, June 17 at 2 p.m. ET to hear from a panel of experts about the new locations they are exploring and booking for 2026 and beyond. Register now: https://t.co/xUBE1h4dU8

#NMGevents #eventprofs #meetingprofs #eventplanners #evenstrategy #siteselection #emergingdestinations

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The 2026 Convention Cities Index is out! This site-selection guide is packed with key data points that allow event organizers to compare and contrast major meetings markets easily. The research analyzes convention center space, hotel room availability and average costs across more than 60 U.S. cities.

Download your free copy: https://t.co/XNIUS5C81G

#ConventionCitiesIndex #eventprofs #meetingprofs #eventplanners

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The Italian technology company @bendingspoons has filed to go public. Its holdings include Vimeo, Streamyard, AOL and many others. Read more: https://t.co/YuCczVLUzc

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That's a wrap on Incentive Live! Northstar's annual event for incentive planners and suppliers concluded yesterday at @TheBocaRaton, our beautiful host property for the event. The final day of incentive Live kicked off with designer @amandaperna, who revealed the importance of personalization in incentive program design. The Delray Beach-based entrepreneur and alumnus of Project Runway shared tips on how to make every winner feel “seen,” including learning their communication preferences and favorite colors, teams, hobbies and food and beverages.

Thank you again to our sponsors for their support!

📸 Matt Klinger/MadPixPro

#nmgevents #eventprofs #meetingprofs #incentiveprofs #incentive #incentiveplanners

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Northstar's Incentive Live, our annual incentive-industry event, continued yesterday at @TheBocaRaton with a morning meditation and a terrific breakfast session with Annette Gregg, CEO of @siteglobal, on Awe and Wonder in Incentive & Event Design. Out in the sunshine in the afternoon, several activities were available for participants, such as pickleball, an afternoon sail, and free time at a private pool or the beach.

Thank you again to our sponsors for their support: @AloeUpSuncare, @BigCedarLodge, @BlueDeltaJeans, The Boca Raton, @costaricadmc, @daytonabeachfun, Hilton Incentive Collaborative, @LPCWorldwide, @MauiJim, The Nomadic Jeweler, @palmbeachesfl, @seikowatchusa, @southwalton, @pc_nametag and @meetingsigns.

📸: @MADPIXPRO

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Our latest Hot List features 5 editor-chosen recommendations for Yellowknife, Canada! The Northwest Territories capital offers a unique incentive opportunity, as its mind-blowing views of the aurora, cultural history and gorgeous natural setting make it a bucket-list destination. Our director of content strategy Michael J. Shapiro shares some not-to-be missed suggestions from his recent journey. Read more: https://t.co/EPoWPkSmYS

📸: (1, 2, 3) @mshap (4): @DestinationCAN

#incentivecanada #spectacularnwt #aurora #eventprofs #incentiveprofs