Tyler Davidson talks about some of the major stories Meetings Today has covered this week, including puppies at meetings, a controversial teambuilding program and a fresh podcast on Elvis Presley and the Westgate Las Vegas Resort Casino!

The Bird Box Challenge Teambuilding Event, offered by Fort Lee, New Jersey’s Teambuilding on the Edge, is causing alarm in the meetings industry due to the risk of injury or death it poses for participants.

Spring Is Here! And John and Yoko Love You! Tyler Davidson details a week’s worth of some of the most interesting stories, including John and Yoko’s love nest, an amazing hospitality industry charity and Deb Gee’s spring wellness rituals  you can incorporate into your daily routine.

Whether one is hit with a sudden illness or is a victim of a natural disaster, having a network of industry peers that can extend a helping hand can be a lifeline in times of trouble. For those in the hospitality industry, the SEARCH Foundation is that lifeline.

March 25, 2019, marked the 50th anniversary of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s “Bed-In For Peace” in room 702 of the Amsterdam Hilton. Hilton Hotels & Resorts, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary May 31, 2019, is marking the occasion by promoting two “Room 702” videos that showcase its mission of connecting people around the world to bridge our differences through travel.

Meetings Today Vice President and Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson details his exclusive access to shadow Marriott’s CRN 48-Hour Film Challenge, a truly out-of-the-box marketing concept that was ready for its close-up on location in Vancouver at the DOUGLAS, An Autograph Collection hotel. Also, some of the top trending stories on the Meetings Today website and what’s up on our Podcast page.

Marriott’s CRN 48-Hour Film Challenge tasked four teams of five to write, shoot, edit an eight- to 10-minute film shot entirely on location at Vancouver’s the Douglas, An Autograph Collection Hotel.