Meeting planners today want to create experiences for attendees. Hilton has taken that to heart and created and renovated meeting spaces inside some of its properties—from London to San Francisco.

At MPI's World Education Congress (WEC) in Toronto, Danielle LeBreck chatted with Sherrif Karamat, president and CEO of PCMA, about how meeting professionals can use the new data intelligence service BEAM to create memorable experiences.

Although the Four Seasons Orlando property is on the Walt Disney Resorts grounds, it still feels like an adult destination. Purposeful design creates a sense of seclusion, so your teams can still get work done.

A new, high-end resort on Destin’s white-sand beaches, more direct flights, and plenty of outdoor activities proves it’s time to rethink the Florida city as a viable option for your next meeting.

Following is a transcription of the conversation between Staff Writer Sarah Kloepple and Johnson Controls Exhibit and Events Manager Becky Andrzejak featured in The Advantages of a Two-Story Exhibit Booth episode of the Meetings Today Podcast.

The following is a transcription of the conversation between Sarah Kloepple and Becky Andrzejak featured in The Advantages of a Two-Story Exhibit Booth episode of the Meetings Today Podcast.

Staff Writer Sarah Kloepple talks with Becky Andrzejak, exhibit and events manager for Johnson Controls, at AHR Expo in Atlanta about why her company's two-story exhibit booth, also referred to as a double-deck booth, provides some serious competitive advantages on the tradeshow floor.

The flu and cold season wreaks havoc on the workforce each year. Beyond the office environment, the flu and cold season also greatly affects those who travel for business or the meeting and event planners and attendees who travel to and network at meetings and events. Fortunately, there are measures that can be taken to protect meeting and event planners and attendees from catching and spreading germs and illnesses. According to the CDC, the simple act of handwashing can prevent 20 percent of respiratory infections such as the common cold and the flu.