Meeting schedules can be complemented by spa services that give attendees a taste of a resort’s signature treatments. Reenergize them to participate in the business at hand by bringing treatments into meeting environments and out of the spa. Read more.

Naturopath John Ayo has made his living on the road for more than 30 years, including as a meeting planner for IBM. Here are his tips for ensuring the health of your attendees, and yourself, at meetings. Read more.

ITB Berlin 2020 announced it is cancelling its March 4-8 convention in the German capital due to the spread of coronavirus, or COVID-19. Is IMEX Frankfurt next? Read more.

Creating an environment that fosters cross-hierarchical communication and socialization is a challenge that may seem easier said than done, but by implementing some key strategies and meetings formats, getting C-suites to walk hand-in-hand with the rank-and-file is an achievable goal. Read more.

Use these tips from travel health expert John Ayo to relieve or prevent a stress-induced headache while traveling for business.

Coronavirus has hit China hard, and it's difficult to get an accurate assessment of its severity because of the secrecy in that nation, although many confirmed cases have been reported in the U.S. Check out our Corona Virus Risk Management piece by Brenda Rivers to see how you can prepare. Also, discover what you need to do if you get sick on the road; a podcast with the LVCVA's Chris Meyer on what's new in Las Vegas; the need for sabbaticals; and the new trend of Biophilic design in meetings.

Jim Murren is stepping down form his role as chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International and will continue to lead the company through the transisiton plan to name a successor. Read more.

Posadas Corporate Chef Gerardo Rivera, who oversees F&B operations at Live Aqua, Grand Fiesta Americana and Fiesta Americana, provided two Mexican dessert recipes and a fruity punch concoction meeting and event planners can transport from his catering kitchens to their homes.

Following is a recipe for Ponche de Frutas, an exotic fruit punch that can have rum added for a little “extra punch.”