In May 2003, our two owners, Richard McCann and Douglas Wheeler, decided to pool their knowledge and resources, and merged their two successful companies into what is now one of the top meetings and events, incentive, and sports hospitality companies in the country. 

What makes a great spring destination? The return of mild temperatures, a picture perfect setting created by blossoms and flowering plants, the opportunity to explore arts and culture, and great shopping. Here are some of my favorite dream destinations for corporate events in the spring.

The Hard Rock Hotel, Cancun and the incentive community of Cancun Mexico invite you to the first and best opportunity to experience the new Cancun at The IRF's 20th Annual Incentive Invitational May 7-11, 2013.

Conferences and expos embrace the true spirit of volunteerism and move beyond ROI to embrace ROM—return on motivation.

Setting a course for future meetings and events.

The “New Economy” has become the buzzword of the media and conventions and events industry as a whole.

Recently, I had an opportunity to speak in front of approximately 40 students at a Mesa Community College hospitality class, and I told them that the industry that they were seeking employment has profoundly changed.

Front page headlines from the Wall Street Journal awaiting me on my lawn this morning: 

Saturday, October 8th, was a night to remember. The weather was a perfect 80 degrees with a light breeze coming through the Phoenix Valley.

Recently, Summit Performance Group took one of our groups to Victoria Canada for their President’s Club incentive program. We planned private excursions, an “Amazing Race” teambuilding event along with many parties and other group functions.

This past month, the Summit Performance Group spent three weeks on the incredible island of Maui delivering two major incentive programs to over 1100 people.

Where do you go by plane, private train, automobile, bus and foot to the "Dawn of Western Civilization"? Machu Picchu in Peru, the "Lost City of the Incas".