May 2025
Hosted by JT Long, this episode features candid conversations with industry leaders, including our own Mike May and Brie Richards, focused on turning allyship, mentorship, and sponsorship into tangible action. Mike and Brie brought home two powerful lessons in this conversation: treat people as they want to be treated, and make mentorship real.
This episode serves as practical guidelines for turning good intentions into meaningful, everyday allyship within our industry.
May 2025
Northstar Meetings Group consulted with incentive firms, including Brightspot, to highlight 8 hot incentive destinations for 2025. With Brightspot’s guidance, Thailand was included on this list!
In the article, we emphasize that Thailand isn’t just a beautiful destination – it’s a strategic choice for incentive travel. It meets trending demands for novelty, personalization, wellness, and authentic cultural engagement.
March 2025
Brightspot President, Mike May, has been recognized as a leader in supporting the future of the industry in the first-ever Smart Ally category of the Smart Women in Meetings Awards!
With the number of Brightspots recognized as Smart Women in Meetings year after year, this award is a testament to Mike’s unwavering support, mentorship, and advocacy for the amazing women in our industry.
