Prevue Meetings

For those currently stranded in the resort city, staff are largely instructing hotel guests to remain in their rooms and wait out the heavy rainfall and high surf.

Vallarta Airport Closure Prolongs Hurricane Simon Disruption Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) will remain closed until Tuesday morning (Oct. 13) due to disruptions caused by Hurricane Simon,

Meet your 2026 Planner of the Year finalists. 🏆

Voting has closed, and four planners made the final cut. Congratulations to:

→ Heather Pilcher, CSEP, CMP — CEO | Executive Producer, Blue Spark Event Design
→ Ellie Soucy, CIS, CITP — President, Incentive Meeting Services, LLC
→ Jeanette Alston-Watkins — Regional Sales Support Specialist, SOPREMA USA
→ Vilma Villavicencio — Owner & Founder, Checklist Events

The winner takes home a crystal trophy and a Seiko watch (Seiko Luxe USA), plus a special prize from presenting sponsor Caesars Entertainment (Caesars Entertainment Meetings and Events), a feature in the November/December issue of Prevue Meetings + Incentives and a special gift at IMEX America.

The 2026 Planner of the Year will be announced live October 14 at 3 PM at the Prevue Meetings + Incentives booth, D2558, at IMEX America. Planners at IMEX: pre-register to spin & win prizes during the announcement.

https://meetingplannerappreciationmonth.com/planner-of-the-year

1 day until IMEX America. 🎉

Tomorrow the show floor opens at Mandalay Bay (Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino). Come to our booth, D2558, where we’ll be running all of our giveaways and announcing Prevue’s 2026 Planner of the Year.

Spin the Caesars Wellness Wheel, courtesy of Caesars Entertainment Meetings and Events, and pick up a few surprises made just for planners.

Then, join us at 3:00 p.m. on October 14 for the announcement of all giveaway winners and Prevue’s 2026 Planner of the Year!

Pre-register tonight so you’re ready to spin:
https://www.prevuemeetings.com/imex2026/

2 days until IMEX America. ⏳

Come to our booth, D2558 at Mandalay Bay (Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino), where we’ll be running all of our giveaways — and announcing Prevue’s 2026 Planner of the Year.

Spin the Caesars Wellness Wheel, courtesy of Caesars Entertainment Meetings and Events, for a chance at a stay at a Caesars Entertainment property, then take a break in our Planner Appreciation Lounge.

Then, join us at 3:00 p.m. on October 14 for the announcement of all giveaway winners and Prevue’s 2026 Planner of the Year!

Pre-register now to skip the line:
https://www.prevuemeetings.com/imex2026/

3 days until IMEX America. ✨

Come to our booth, D2558 at Mandalay Bay (Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino), where we’ll be running all of our giveaways — and announcing Prevue’s 2026 Planner of the Year.

Spin the Caesars Wellness Wheel, courtesy of Caesars Entertainment Meetings and Events, and take a break in our Planner Appreciation Lounge.

Then, join us at 3:00 p.m. on October 14 for the announcement of all giveaway winners and Prevue’s 2026 Planner of the Year!

Pre-register now to skip the line:
https://www.prevuemeetings.com/imex2026/

What does the 2026 Planner of the Year take home? 🏆

→ A Seiko watch from Seiko Luxe USA
→ A special prize from our presenting sponsor, Caesars Entertainment Meetings and Events
→ Recognition in the November/December issue of Prevue Meetings + Incentives, plus a special gift at IMEX America

We’re announcing our winner live at IMEX America — join us Wednesday, October 14 at 3 PM at the Prevue Meetings + Incentives booth, D2558, at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.

Planners in the audience can win too: pre-register to spin & win, with prizes awarded during the announcement.

https://meetingplannerappreciationmonth.com/planner-of-the-year

Meet your Meet Well keynote: Rich Bracken. 🎧

An award-winning keynote speaker, former event planner and national touring DJ for two decades, Rich takes the stage at the Meet Well Summit, November 8–11 at Paradisus Cancun, Mexico ().

His interactive keynote, “Soundtrack for Success: How to Become the DJ of Your Life,” uses live music to build emotional intelligence, self-awareness and emotional regulation — practical strategies you can apply immediately, at work and in life.

Qualified planners receive a fully hosted experience, including hotel, meals, up to $250 toward airfare and 3–5 CEU credits.

https://www.prevuemeetings.com/2026-meet-well/

Charlotte is getting a seriously upgraded airport lounge.

American Airlines is planning its largest Admirals Club yet at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, with more than 40,000 sf designed for working, dining, relaxing and recharging.

For meeting planners, it’s another investment in the experience for business travelers passing through one of American’s biggest hubs—with shower suites, dining areas, bars and dedicated spaces to work and unwind.

Read more: https://www.prevuemeetings.com/in-demand/american-airlines-plans-its-largest-admirals-club-at-charlotte-airport/

American Airlines Plans Its Largest Admirals Club at Charlotte Airport The 40,000-sf lounge in Charlotte will give business travelers passing through American’s second-largest hub more room to work.

What if your next Costa Rica meeting came all-inclusive?

JW Marriott Costa Elena has opened on Costa Rica’s northern Pacific coast, bringing planners a new way to build meetings, incentives and retreats—with 9,000+ sq. ft. of event space, 15 restaurants and bars, wellness experiences and group activities wrapped into the resort experience.

Think oceanfront events, private chef dinners, guided wellness, kayaking, sunset hikes and even yacht charters—all in one setting.

Read more: https://www.prevuemeetings.com/destinations/jw-marriott-costa-elena-brings-all-inclusive-meetings-to-costa-rica/

JW Marriott Costa Elena Brings All-Inclusive Meetings to Costa Rica JW Marriott Costa Elena brings an all-inclusive meetings option with oceanfront event space, 15 dining venues and group experiences.