Discover the Best Meetings & Events News and Resources in Wisconsin

Door County is a great place to escape. And much of what makes it a fantastic vacation destination also makes it a prime locale for meetings.

From steaks and martinis to fajitas and margaritas, the Fox Cities — towns and cities like Appleton, Neenah and Menasha, along the Fox River in northeast Wisconsin — is filled with private dining spaces ideal for groups who either want to hash out a new business direction or bring together sales teams for a meeting.

Skytrax has announced the winners of its annual airport awards for 2016. Taking the top spot was Singapore’s Changi airport. Denver ranked No. 9 for passenger volume of more than 50 million, Seattle ranked No. 9 for 40-50 million passengers, Minneapolis was No. 10 for 30-40 million passengers and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky was voted second best […]

Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a U.S.-based hospitality management company operating 70 hotels, resorts and conference centers, has announced its “Top Meeting Trends for 2017.”

Customizable, “white-box” venues instead of hotel ballrooms, virtual tour offerings instead of site visits, and service over space. These are among the latest trends for those planning a meeting or event, according to a recent survey of corporate and social event planners conducted by Convene.

Brad Lyles has been named director of sales and marketing for Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark in Lake Geneva, Wis. Lyles is responsible for overseeing all communications, marketing and group sales initiatives to continue to attract leisure, business and group travelers to both properties. He most recently was corporate […]

At Geneva National Resort, each meeting space offers panoramic views of lush fairways, rolling countryside and pristine shorelines – landscapes that can sharpen thinking and creativity and provide for walking breaks and a round – or three – of golf.

The Fox Cities Exhibition Center in Downtown Appleton is northeast Wisconsin’s newest destination for conventions, trade shows, banquets, meetings and entertainment, all with the highest level of service to event planners and their attendees. Designed to be as flexible as it is attractive, the Fox Cities Exhibition Center can accommodate your event’s unique needs and is set to open in […]

According to the “LEED in Motion: Venues” report released last week by the U.S. Green Building Council, venues such as convention centers that incorporate LEED into their buildings enjoy increased cost-savings, decreased annual operating costs and a higher return on investment overall. The report highlights the green strategies and savings of more than 30 LEED-certified […]

Milwaukee’s Historic Preservation Committee has given its approval for plans to convert the Humphrey Scottish Rite Masonic Center into a 220-room hotel.

Beginning March 1, 2017, Delta will offer free meals to coach class on some of its cross-country flights.

Three Marcus Hotels & Resorts properties in Wisconsin have received the AAA Four Diamond Award in 2017.

The Cove of Lake Geneva is undergoing renovations to its lobby and front desk. Madison-based Brownhouse will update the space to include a fresh, sleek new look. During renovations, a complimentary continental breakfast will be available to guests. Renovations should be complete by Memorial Day.

What’s live tweeting got to do with your meeting? Hashtags can trend before and after an event, keeping the conversation going long after the lights are shut off on the trade show floor or the doors have closed on the hotel meeting space.

One of the main draws for successful meetings is assembling a list of heavy-hitter speakers that promise to deliver value to attendees. Good planning makes a good line-up of speakers.