Whether you’re looking to embark on scenic hikes, explore vibrant urban parks or engage in water sports along the shores of Lake Erie, these bustling Ohio metropolises blend urban excitement with nature’s tranquility.

IMEX America resumed its record-setting ways for the 2024 edition, filling the exhibit space at Mandalay Bay and drawing a throng of attendees that topped out at more than 15,000.

While major resorts grab the headlines and feed group and leisure demand, Frisco, Texas, is also emerging as a destination with lots of fun activity options for groups that want to venture out after the day’s meetings wrap.

Jason Dunn, CEO of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP), is a meetings industry leader that stands tall for his constituents inside and outside of the industry during a time when incidents of racial discrimination in the hospitality industry have grabbed headlines.

Meeting professionals are optimistic about the state of the meetings and events industry according to the Q3 2024 Meetings Outlook Report from MPI, released at IMEX America 2024. Check out all of the latest key findings and more updates from MPI from IMEX America 2024. 

From men in cloud-themed suits to adorable puppies, check out some of our favorite photos from IMEX America 2024!