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The CRN Hand-Off: How The Westin Michigan Avenue Delivers Personalized Meeting Experiences

Christoph Trappe spoke with Keith Kehl, director of marketing and sales with The Westin Michigan Avenue in Chicago, about what it means to be part of Marriott's Convention & Resort Network (CRN) and the personalized meeting experiences the hotel can offer groups.

The CRN Hand-Off: How The Westin Michigan Avenue Delivers Personalized Meeting Experiences

How to Book a Luxury Suite at Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile for Your Next Event

These luxury suites are exclusive to a select few. How can you book them? Christoph Trappe provides details from his latest conference speaker trip.

4 Things to Ask the Chef About When Planning Your Event

Christoph Trappe asked Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile Executive Frank Sanchez to identify the things meeting planners should ask their executive chef or catering team about when planning an event. His responses include sustainability, food labeling, local sourcing and menu customization.

4 Things to Ask the Chef About When Planning Your Event

Book a Meeting in Downtown Denver With a View

I was on assignment at the 516-room Grand Hyatt Denver and was just stunned by the awesome views from the 38th floor meeting space. The conference I attended was being held in a room that overlooked downtown with the mountains as a backdrop. In total, the Grand Hyatt Denver offers 52,600 square feet of event space.

Interesting Event Setup Option at Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel

While onsite at MediaGrowth Summit 2019 at Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel I witnessed this interesting and highly functional event setup. An idea to consider for your next meeting!

Speakers in the Open Expo Hall? A New Way to Maximize Conference Content

When it comes to conference speaking, an innovative speaker stage setup can drive more and unexpected engagement. Meetings Today Chief Content Officer Christoph Trappe reports live from DES Madrid on how the "open air" concept works for attendees and presenters.

How to Get Event Attendees to Download Your Conference App

With conference season in full swing, event professionals should consider using apps to communicate with attendees. Christoph Trappe discusses how HD Expo successfully marketed the #HDExpo2019 app, plus tips to increase app downloads at your next conference.

A Look at Meetings in the Tampa Riverwalk Area

Meetings Today Chief Content Officer Christoph Trappe stayed on the Tampa Riverwalk during a trip to southern Florida in 2019 and shared some area updates for meeting and event planners, including information on the neighboring Amalie Arena and the Tampa Convention Center.