09/22/2020
Cvent, through its Cvent Supplier Network venue sourcing program, has revealed venue sourcing data from late summer 2020 that could help planners get a better idea of what 2021 in the MICE industry might look like.
09/21/2020
Mexico meetings industry experts detail safety protocols, precautions and how they plan to welcome back business as safely as possible to some of the country’s most popular group destinations.
09/18/2020
The transformative $20 million renovation of Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort at Kingston Resorts® was completed early fall. Located along Myrtle Beach’s tranquil and expansive Grand Strand, the investment brings the new owners EOS’s vision to life for the future of the resort. Learn more.
09/18/2020
Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the East.
09/18/2020
Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the South.
09/17/2020
What can we do to unite our country in the midst of ongoing divisiveness? Johanna Maska, host of Pod is a Woman, CEO of Global Situation Room and former White House Director of Press Advance for President Barack Obama, discusses how bringing people together who don't agree, getting involved at the local level, and not backing down from tough conversations are the keys to creating a more connected, inclusive community.
09/16/2020
Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the West.
09/16/2020
Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in Mid-America.
09/15/2020
Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found around the world.
09/15/2020
MAP Digital CEO Mary Ann Pierce has been navigating the world of hybrid meetings for more than 20 years. Here’s her take on how this combination of virtual and in-person events will change the meetings world. Read more.
09/15/2020
When face-to-face events return, the deeper connections, personalization, sharing of ideas and on-demand content that was the new normal in virtual events will make the even newer hybrid live event experience even more rewarding and relevant. Here’s how to make it happen.
09/14/2020
In the Holy City, there’s no shortage of history—which has inspired some of Charleston, South Carolina’s more luxurious properties. Read more for everything planners need to know about five of them.
09/14/2020
From virtual moments of delight to full-blown (socially distanced) dance parties, Luster brings people together wherever they are through its Virtual Mosaics, whether that be virtually from around the globe or closer to home and even in person. Read more.
09/13/2020
How are Orlando meetings and events moving forward during the pandemic? Industry leaders share their positive insights.
09/10/2020
Join Meetings Today, presenter Janice Litvin and The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel Visitor and Convention Bureau for this free one-hour webinar that will demonstrate both the advantages of using natural settings for meetings and also Fort Myers and Sanibel, in Southwest Florida, as a destination that boasts scores of outdoor activity and meetings options.
09/09/2020
Wellness and executive performance speaker Don Phin provides three strategies to help you cope with overwhelming stress during these uncertain pandemic times. Read more.
09/08/2020
Groups that want to maintain proper social distancing during their Pittsburgh meeting or event can access these nine venues that will help ensure the safety of attendees. Read more.
09/04/2020
Experts discuss how they’ve seen planners cost-save, and provide tips on how planners can budget smarter and take advantage of virtual events.
09/02/2020
Innovative event planners, destination management companies and hospitality providers are finding clever ways to work around current challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and successfully adapt in turn
09/02/2020
From a pedestrian bridge over the Tennessee River to a former site of the 1982 World’s Fair, East Tennessee’s major meetings markets—Gatlinburg, Knoxville and Chattanooga—offer plenty of unique spaces for outdoor events.
09/01/2020
Nebraska boasts a robust agritourism industry, with lodges and guest ranches across the state that are perfect for small groups looking to get outdoors.
08/31/2020
Groups participating in the Virtual Floral Design Experience learn the fundamentals of floral care and design, along with step-by-step instructions for cutting, arranging and styling arrangements in various vase sizes and styles. Read more.
08/31/2020
Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in Mid-America.
08/30/2020
Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found around the world.
08/27/2020
Boost your essential meeting and event planning powers via our free eHandbooks, available in the Meetings Today eBookshelf.
08/27/2020
From simple Zoom meetings to full-blow programs, the meetings world has moved online. Download this free guide to bridging the meetings experience between live and online.
08/27/2020
In this high-level workshop, participants will examine key contract clauses and obtain negotiation tips and strategies on how to get to “yes,” as well as review variables that help influence a hotel’s decision to accept your business.
08/27/2020
Michael Dominguez, CEO of ALHI (Associated Luxury Hotels International), brought meeting planners to the Omni Dallas Hotel for a one-day showcase of what their events may look like after the industry awakens from its COVID-19 slumber.
08/27/2020
Tyler Davidson traveled to the Omni Dallas Hotel to participate in ALHI’s Back to Business Experiential Forum, which acted as a laboratory to demonstrate how in-person events can be staged during the COVID-19 pandemic.
08/26/2020
Whether returning or discovering dizzying Los Angeles—a city of 469 square miles—for the first time, the treasured meeting spots define the spirit, history and often, legend of L.A.’s four famed locales.
08/24/2020
The historical context, current resources and five best practices to help you develop a supplier diversity plan as part of your overall DEI, or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, strategy.
08/24/2020
Top Cvent execs Brian Ludwig and David Quattrone talk with Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson about how the meetings tech giant pivoted to virtual for its big annual conference and is expecting 40,000 attendees. Also, discover their predictions about the direction of the meetings industry.
08/20/2020
Drive-to meetings are making a comeback during the COVID-19 pandemic. See how Texas-based groups can make the most of their home state for business.
08/20/2020
What winning strategies have two of the industry’s most accomplished women applied to their career journeys? Annette Gregg, Senior Vice President, Experience at Meeting Professionals International and Jenn Artura, Senior Director, Global Events & Incentive Programs at Veritas Technologies LLC., discuss how leaning into office politics, engaging sponsors with intention, and boldly creating self-visibility have been key to their professional advancement.
08/19/2020
From 360 virtual reality tours of convention centers to virtual FAMs and wellness workshops, CVBs have creatively marketed their destinations for meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
08/18/2020
Data reveals that the hotel industry is the hardest hit sector of the commercial mortgage-backed securities market. More than 4,000 hotel leaders sent a letter to Congress calling for immediate action.
08/17/2020
The Cup Bearer is a bartending and mixology catering company that breathes the same life it provides for live events into the virtual experience. Whether onsite or virtual, each cocktail is diligently crafted from scratch, as guests are drawn into a playful performance. Read more.
08/14/2020
With the COVID-19 pandemic and travel and meetings shutdown resulting in the greatest disruption the travel industry has ever seen—reports point to 53% unemployment in this segment!—everyone needs to be prepared to adapt quickly to change. In effect, be their own CEO.
Over the last few months, Don Phin, Esq., has presented a unique program to many CEOs across the country, and we thought it would be a great idea to have him share some of his insights with you. What Don shares will provide you with is a powerful story to help navigate through these stressful times.
While there are certain things we have to do in a crisis, equally important is that we “show up” right while doing them. We want to be a non-anxious presence in a hyper-anxious world. In this free one-hour Zoom video presentation, Don will give us a deep understanding of how you can help bring order and sanity to the chaos.
08/14/2020
The value of in-person events in undeniable. With hybrid and in-person events returning in the near future, event professionals need to make sure the safety and well-being of attendees and staff is the top priority.
08/13/2020
Meetings industry veteran Bonnie Wallsh interrupted her retirement to do a meeting site inspection for the U.S. Census Bureau and found things have changed a lot since COVID-19. Read more.
08/11/2020
DC Central Kitchen and allies across the hospitality and events scene in Washington, D.C. stepped up to help the community during the pandemic, and show us how food can make a big difference.
08/11/2020
CVBs/DMOs have been hit hard by staff reductions stemming lost revenue from COVID-19. Meetings Today reached out to several to see how they are triaging their services during the pandemic.
08/06/2020
COVID-19 has upended operations and created a “new normal.” Organizers today want technologies to help maintain social-distancing guidelines and make their events as touchless as possible. These nine tech tools below can help you get back to business.
08/06/2020
Travel editor Tyler Davidson shares some pandemic hospitality industry conviviality at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, with a bagpiper rounding out the noirish Central California Coast tableau. Read more.
08/04/2020
These individuals stepped up to help their meetings and events industry colleagues during the COVID-19 pandemic or advance the cause of social justice and fight systemic racism following the George Floyd killing. Read more.
08/03/2020
Out of necessity, the Census Bureau has been gathering small groups during the coronavirus pandemic, following strict protocols, for face-to-face training meetings. Read how they did it.
08/03/2020
Virtual meetings have been valuable tools during the pandemic, but nothing can replace the impact of face-to-face meetings. Here’s what the Myrtle Beach area is doing now to make sure we all can meet responsibly when you’re ready.
08/03/2020
THE CHOCOLATE GENIUS: Virtual Chocolate Experiences are formatted to be custom-tailored to video conferences or streaming events, with chocolate-making demonstrations, contests and delicious rewards and recipes. Read more.
07/31/2020
Groups headed to Southwest Michigan for a meeting should check out these six offsite venues that accommodate outdoor receptions, picnics and various other functions in the open air.
07/30/2020
Outdoor event options, nearby National Parks and recent renovations and openings in key cities like Billings and Missoula put Montana in a good position for future group gatherings, especially for regional drive-to meetings.
07/30/2020
Join Meetings Today and Tracy Stuckrath, meetings industry F&B expert, speaker and leader of thrive! meetings + events, for this interactive F&B 101 session. We’ll say our ABCs all the way through Z to gain knowledge and learn approaches to help create safe, delicious and inclusive events for all.
07/30/2020
Outdoor event options and recent upgrades to the convention center make Boise a compelling option for regional Northwest meetings.
07/29/2020
Together Again Expo, at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center, was the first convention held at the center since the outbreak of COVID-19. Meetings Today’s Jennifer Juergens reports on the experience.
07/28/2020
To help meeting and event planners find their bearings as they prepare to hold live meetings again, Meetings Today has launched the “Navigating the New Meeting Landscape” eHandbook, filled with resources and critical tips and strategies to keep their attendees safe and protect the financial health of the organizations they plan for.
07/28/2020
New Orleans, the quintessential party destination, is taking the COVID-19 pandemic one day at a time while preparing for the good times to roll once again. Read more.
07/28/2020
Meetings Today asked National Coalition for Black Meeting Professionals Chair Jason Dunn some key questions about his association, its role in advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion in the meetings industry, and the prevalence of systemic racism in the U.S. socially and professionally.
07/23/2020
How do our communication techniques play a role in the trajectory of our success? At every turn, we’re given opportunities to amplify others, speak our truth, and provide honest feedback. Elisabeth Diana, Vice President of Communications at Instagram, shares how practicing “real talk,” being concise and owning moments of redemption pave the way for a more rewarding professional journey.
07/22/2020
Following are seven cost-affordable and cutting-edge ways to help raise awareness, as well as build audience interest and enthusiasm, when promoting your events online. Read more.
07/21/2020
Read how CVBs in Baton Rouge, El Paso and New York City worked with planners to reevaluate and adjust 2020 meetings or events in the wake of COVID-19.
07/20/2020
Bryan Chan’s The Zoom Room engages corporate teams with a virtual environment that is entertaining for both introverts and extroverts. Read more.
07/16/2020
Buffets? Gone. And don’t even think about a donut wall! The meetings F&B environment has been disrupted flatter than a collapsed souffle, but that doesn’t mean you need to let the air out of your culinary programs.
Tracy Stuckrath, owner of thrive! meetings & events, is the foremost expert on food allergies in the meetings and conventions environment, and has extended her knowledge to operating in the COVID-19 environment. This Meetings Today Podcast with Vice President & Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson gets Stuckrath’s take on how to manage your post-shutdown culinary programs, what to ask venues and attendees, and the life-and-death matter of food allergies.
07/15/2020
Virtual events have quickly become the norm in today’s world, but as we think ahead, what will events in the near future look like? Hybrid events that provide engaging in-person experiences, while also incorporating key virtual elements, enable event professionals to offer a dynamic event for attendees however they choose to participate.
07/15/2020
Diversity, equity and inclusion experts Zoe Moore and Greg DeShields show how organizations can cast aside incorrect notions about a lack of talent in the pipeline and hire qualified professionals from underrepresented communities now.
07/14/2020
In the video, which premiered at Destination International’s 2020 Annual Convention, Black executives from destination marketing organizations around the country share their experiences with racism in their lives and in the tourism industry.
07/14/2020
Seven tips from thrive! meetings & events’ Tracy Stuckrath you can—and should—implement into your meeting menu planning to save money and foster inclusion, while also delivering a top-shelf sustainable event for all your stakeholders. Read more.
07/09/2020
Tyler Davidson talks with Papa about her new book, A Year of Mindfulness for Beginners: Daily Mantras, Meditations and Prompts, and her advice for all of us who are weathering these most-stressful days.
07/09/2020
With so many people in the hospitality industry either working from home, furloughed or laid off—or just worried about their future—Lee Papa developed the following 15 wellness and mindfulness techniques to help keep them in balance. Read more.
07/09/2020
With virtual meetings supplanting face-to-face meetings in the COVID-19 era, meeting planners need to select speakers for their virtual events wisely. Joan Eisenstodt asked three speaker veterans what questions they should ask and criteria to consider when selecting a virtual speaker.
07/08/2020
The coronavirus pandemic has amplified the unique challenges faced by association planners. How does this segment of the MICE industry move forward with live events in jeopardy?
07/07/2020
Experts in the incentive travel industry weigh in on the status of incentive trips amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and offer predictions for how programs will look while the world waits for a vaccine.
07/06/2020
Get your team feeling energized and cooking like a celebrity chef in under 60 minutes by enlisting the virtual cooking skills of chef Ryan DePersio. Read more.
06/30/2020
To
help ease planners’ concerns and get business back on the books, some
hotels and CVBs are offering incentives and concessions, including
waiving attrition into 2021.To help ease planners’ concerns and get business back on the books, some hotels and CVBs are offering incentives and concessions, including waiving attrition into 2021.
06/30/2020
Puerto Rico will reopen for in-bound tourism July 15, with thorough cleanliness measures in place island-wide that follow U.S. Travel Association (USTA) health and safety guidelines, along with locally enforced measures. Read more.
06/26/2020
Convention services managers, or CSMs, are a great resource for making events accessible.
06/26/2020
Meeting and event planners can discover a wealth of information about a city’s attractions from a convention services manager, or CSM.
06/26/2020
Always make sure to include a meeting facility’s chef as a key part of planning a meeting or event.
06/26/2020
Meeting and event planners should remember to provide a post-event survey to their CSM to help them better do their job.
06/26/2020
Beginning August 1, out-of-state travelers to Hawaii can avoid the state’s mandatory 14-day quarantine by taking a valid COVID-19 test.
06/25/2020
The portfolio of Gaylord Hotels from Marriott International announced that four of its five properties are now open. What will the meeting and convention spaces look like?
06/25/2020
Join Meetings Today and MaryAnne Bobrow, CAE, CMP, CMM, as she explores the relationships, wants and needs of the planner/supplier relationship in a post-COVID-19 environment.
06/25/2020
The luxury hotel chain has launched the Well-Meeting program at its five properties, where the focus will be on health, safety and open-air venues.
06/24/2020
Meeting and event planners polled by Meetings Today as part of its new monthly MeetingsTALK survey found that 35% indicated they will be ready to resume face-to-face meetings of 100 attendees or more in the first and second quarters of 2021. Read more.
06/23/2020
In this Meetings Today Podcast, Tyler Davidson check in with leading meetings industry attorney Joshua L. Grimes to see what contract clause musts planners should include going forward.
06/23/2020
With 30 years of tourism and hospitality experience, Larry Sieg takes the top slot at Meet AC following Jim Wood’s departure at the end of 2019.
06/23/2020
How will sustainable practices be impacted once physical events begin again? Leading sustainable events expert Nancy Zavada of MeetGreen breaks it down in an easy-to-reference infographic. Read more.
06/22/2020
Big Sky Country can help attendees unplug, relax and experience something new—from horseback riding through the Yellowstone Valley to meditating in the forest. Read more.
06/19/2020
Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the East.
06/19/2020
Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the West.
06/18/2020
Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the South.
06/18/2020
Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found around the world.
06/18/2020
Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in Mid-America.
06/18/2020
Austin and the Hill Country region are brimming with parks, wineries and wellness resorts that give meeting and event groups abundant chances to enjoy the outdoors. Read more.
06/18/2020
What role can we play in breaking the cycle of injustice? Melissa Majors, CEO of Melissa Majors Consulting, shares how exposing yourself to difference and promoting inclusion leads to greater levels of innovation and success in this episode of Dare to Interrupt.
06/17/2020
Major hotels, convention centers and even cities have committed to earning the GBAC STAR accreditation. How can planners use it to their advantage? Which venues are committed?
06/16/2020
Meetings industry diversity, equity and inclusion experts Zoe Moore and Greg DeShields write about the critical issue of racial justice in the meetings and hospitality world and beyond. Read more.
06/15/2020
New Mexico’s beauty and diversity extends to its many wellness offerings. From Santa Fe and Albuquerque to the mountains in the south, explore the spa and activity breaks planners can arrange for attendees.
06/15/2020
Harrison Greenbaum is a nationally touring stand-up comedian who has been featured on major television shows like America’s Got Talent, Last Comic Standing and Conan. See how he can weave his magic and comedy for your virtual event.
06/12/2020
From a wildlife retreat where koalas hang outside your window and a new hotel that doubles as an impressive art gallery to a secluded luxury resort anchored in sustainability, these three venues will deliver one-of-kind Australian experiences to your attendees.
06/11/2020
How professionals in the meetings and events industry are lifting each other up during the hard times brought on by COVID-19. Read more.
06/10/2020
The latest show cancellation victim to the coronavirus is IMEX America 2020, one of the year’s highly anticipated shows for meeting and event professionals. Read more.
06/10/2020
Business development expert and speaker Scott Steinberg shares some positive survey results regarding planner optimism about a face-to-face meetings revival by the end of 2020, with a few caveats thrown in, of course.
06/09/2020
Casino and entertainment giant MGM Resorts International is set to reopen the doors on several of its major Las Vegas Strip properties following the June 4 reopening of many top Las Vegas meetings and events hotels. Read more.
06/08/2020
Sarah Kloepple is the new Content Developer, Destinations and Features for Meetings Today, a familiar face officially joins its content team.
06/08/2020
Southeast destination and hotel experts offer their advice for how to make your next beach event a big success and stand out from the rest. Read more.
06/05/2020
Two accessibility experts chime in with their top concerns about how attendees with disabilities can be equitably served after major hotel and meeting facility COVID-19-related changes are implemented.
06/04/2020
From cinema and music to literature and art, New Jersey’s arts and culture venues make impressive sites for meetings and events. Here are five we love.
06/04/2020
Las Vegas’ largest tradeshow plans to return in January 2021, with both in-person and virtual programming. Read more on some of the tech event’s new health and safety protocols.
Keywords: CES, CES 2021, Las Vegas meetings, Las Vegas rebookings
06/04/2020
June 4, 2020, marked the day when Las Vegas awakened from its coronavirus shutdown slumber, with major casino-resorts reopening their doors at least for leisure travelers. Caesars Entertainment is joining the party by reopening its Caesars Palace and Flamingo properties, with more set to join them shortly.
Meetings Today’s Tyler Davidson caught up with Michael Massari, chief sales officer for Caesars Entertainment, to get updates on the casino and entertainment giant; his team’s reaction to having the shutdown hit right before the launch of its crown jewel CAESARS FORUM conference center; what visitors to Las Vegas can expect when they arrive; and his take on how the meetings industry will fare in the next year.
06/03/2020
These virtual teambuilding activities and strategies can foster meaningful connections and develop important professional skills while individuals meet with one another remotely. Read more.
06/03/2020
Edward Harris, chief marketing officer of the Philadelphia area’s Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), has left the tourism promotion organization to accept the job of president and CEO of Discover Lancaster, located in Pennsylvania Dutch Country.
06/03/2020
Acts of support and good deeds were in great supply this spring when the meetings, events and hospitality faced some of its most trying times yet. Read how Las Vegas properties did their part to help.
06/02/2020
Wolfgang Puck Catering offers potential low-risk solutions for dining at events in the age of COVID-19 and social distancing. Read more.
06/02/2020
When business resumes, The Edge and other new and classic outdoor, rooftop and high-altitude event venues will have both destinations in take-off position for sky-high celebrations. Here’s the venues planners should consider when looking ahead to future New York City and Long Island meetings.
06/02/2020
Outspoken Orlando hotel icon Harris Rosen believes constant guest and staff screening is critical to getting the meetings industry out of its deep depression.
Hear what the firebrand independent hotelier told Vice President Pence and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at a coronavirus hospitality industry roundtable at his Rosen Shingle Creek property.
In this Meetings Today Podcast, Tyler Davidson engaged Rosen on the deep funk coronavirus has put the meetings industry in, the state of tourism in Orlando and his Rosen Plan for getting back to business pronto.
06/01/2020
As an alternative or augmentation to face-to-face events, Scott Bloom can bring his television hosting experience to any of your live digital events, including internal webcasts, live streaming and prerecorded videos. Read more.
05/29/2020
Historically, women have been left behind in the male-dominated culinary industry—but no longer, especially in Las Vegas, whose female culinary leaders bring serious dimension to menus. Read about the stories behind their success and options for group dining.
05/29/2020
Wisconsin Dells’ huge range of event options and after-hours activities make the city a favorite for return events. Learn why attendees keep coming back.
05/28/2020
Meeting venues like the Javits Center have been pulled into service as field hospitals and other spaces for healthcare delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jim Henry, healthcare sector leader at CallisonRTKL, walks us through what it takes to transform hospitality and meeting spaces into sophisticated healthcare facilities.
05/28/2020
Caesars Entertainment announced it will reopen its flagship Caesars Palace hotel and Flamingo Las Vegas June 4, following stringent sanitation and social distancing protocols. Read more.
05/28/2020
What will the meetings and events F&B experience look like after the COVID-19 shutdown ends? Meetings Today’s Tyler Davidson sat down with Mary Cline, regional director, catering sales-East Coast for Wolfgang Puck Catering to get an idea of what the meetings cuisine scene will look like when we all start meeting face-to-face again.
05/28/2020
Rosen Shingle Creek Executive Chef Jorge Oliveira relishes the independence working for Orlando independent hotel icon Harris Rosen affords, and also shares his thoughts on what hotel F&B may be like following the COVID-19 shut down. Read more.
05/27/2020
We are all navigating what a world beyond virtual events will look like, and while we don't have all the answers, we will explore together from a variety of perspectives what shape it may take. Bring your questions, thoughts and ideas and let's shake this down!
Join Meetings Today and Tahira Endean, head of events at SITE Global and author of Intentional Event Design, Our Professional Opportunity, for this free one-hour webinar that will put you and your organization on firm footing.
05/27/2020
The state-approved reopening plans include temperature screenings, limited capacities on rides and in restaurants, and a face mask requirement.
05/27/2020
Meetings Today's Sarah Kloepple talks with Chip Rogers, president and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), about the organization's Safe Stay guidelines, supporting hotel workers as these new healthy and safety protocols are put in place, and how technology will play a critical role in future live meetings.
05/26/2020
While coastal Mexico destinations such as Los Cabos and Cancun are targeting June as a post-coronavirus reopening date, Los Cabos has used the shutdown period to offer signature destination experiences virtually. Read more.
05/22/2020
There’s a connection between meetings and event professionals and the locations they choose. Here are some messages from some of these areas.
05/22/2020
Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino both announced June 1 reopening dates with COVID-19 safety guidelines in place. Read more.
05/22/2020
Coastal Virginia’s Hampton Roads, Newport News and Virginia Beach destinations are steeped in U.S. military history and to this day are home to major armed forces bases. See how your group can utilize its many offsite venues for meetings and events. Read more.
05/21/2020
Success is not measured by how many times you have been knocked down, but by how many times you get back up. Industry trailblazers Sarah Soliman Daudin, President & CEO of Soliman Productions and Carrie Abernathy, Founder and Executive Director of the Association for Women in Events, share how they practiced tenacity in the face of hardship to build something bigger.
05/21/2020
Major hotel chains and meetings industry associations are releasing comprehensive policy and protocol statements in preparation for when face-to-face meetings resume.
They are covering everything from sanitary procedures to social distancing measures; even thermal readings of attendees/guests and denial of entry guidelines.
Is this the “new normal”—especially in the short term—meeting and event planners and the organizations they work for will have to adapt to? How will any regulations be applied in different locations?
Join Meetings Today and facilities, meetings and hospitality industry thought leaders in a video panel discussion to explore the post-shutdown possibilities and how you should prepare for them.
05/20/2020
These state-of-the-art facilities offer high-end audiovisual components and are inherently multifunctional. We break down two major esports arenas in Texas and Las Vegas as well as one opening soon in Philadelphia. Read more.
05/20/2020
These event-ready old school classics, resort ristorantes and world-class pizzerias showcase Las Vegas’ historic love affair with Italian food. Read more.
05/20/2020
Senior Contributor @jeffheilman sat down with Las Vegas’ Oscar and Carolyn Goodman to talk about leadership styles, what they love about Las Vegas meetings and more.
05/20/2020
Casino resorts are sure bets in Biloxi, but for something off the beaten path, consider Biloxi’s incredible museums to host an offsite meeting or event.
05/20/2020
Being purpose-built facilities—and fundamentally for the primary purpose of learning—conference centers hold a winning hand for groups itching to meet face to face but still wary of large gatherings and travel difficulties. Read more.
05/19/2020
As we reach mid-May, Meetings Today's Sarah Kloepple checks in with Stephanie Glanzer, chief sales officer and vice president of MGM Resorts International, who delves into MGM's new Seven-Point Safety Plan for enhanced health and sanitation protocols at its properties.
Glanzer also explains how meeting and event spaces specifically will look different, from exploring pre-packaged F&B, coordinating foot traffic flow, to helping planners put on a virtual component.
05/19/2020
The meetings infrastructure in both Omaha and Council Bluffs are built on pillars of accessibility, affordability and Midwestern hospitality. Here are five charming venues for your next small group meeting or event.
05/18/2020
As early as February, Digital Deception began to see their clients move events online, as worries about COVID-19-related travel bans began to take effect. Read how their act was changed for the digital medium.
05/18/2020
Mouthwatering barbecue and abundant craft brews are some of the must-try food and drink of Missouri’s two largest cities.
05/14/2020
Meeting and event professionals across the globe are adapting to the “new normal” during these challenging times, with many making the move to virtual events. While this is a new frontier for some, the good news is that the fundamentals of great in-person events also apply to virtual events: promotion, registration, driving and capturing attendee engagement, gathering feedback, etc.—but there are some unique differences and details you should be aware of if you want to make the successful transition to virtual.
In this live webinar, we’ll share tips and best practices on how to accelerate your pivot to virtual, so you can deliver great virtual events when you need them the most.
05/12/2020
Thinking about launching virtual meetings as a standalone event option or augmentation to a live event? Amanda Ma, founder and CEO of Innovate Marketing Group, dove into the virtual events pool headfirst after COVID-19 hit, and offers her expert tips on how to pull them off, from pre- and post-event preparation and follow-up to technical issues to look out for and how to put that little personal touch on them that the digital world often lacks.
05/12/2020
ASAE canceled its Annual Meeting & Exposition, which was scheduled for August 8-11 at Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, in the wake of the COVID-19 shutdown, and will instead present the meeting virtually the week of August 10.
05/12/2020
The Philadelphia CVB Board of Directors hired Gregg Caren as its new president and CEO, replacing Julie Coker, who accepted the position of president and CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority. Read more.
05/07/2020
Led by exhibitions and event management giant Freeman, Go LIVE Together put together and advocacy group with hundreds of member organizations at breakneck speed.Being on the ground—literally—at meetings, conventions and exhibitions also gives the Dallas-based company a unique perspective on what the “new normal” will look like when we start gathering again.
05/06/2020
From food tours to interactive classes, here are some of the best ways groups can take advantage of Palm Beach and Treasure Coast’s diverse cuisine.
05/05/2020
We break down what you need to know as hotels release new information on their cleanliness protocols in the wake of COVID-19.
05/05/2020
As Providence weathers the COVID-19 crisis, its celebrated, group-ready restaurants should stay top of meeting planners’ minds for future bookings. Read more.
05/01/2020
The Myrtle Beach Convention Center has made some significant changes at its facility in an effort to make meetings more eco-friendly. Read more!
05/01/2020
Live event entertainment promoter Michael Cerbelli is ramping up his company to operate in today’s virtual world, and The Passing Zone may be just the perfect example of how it’s done. Read more.
05/01/2020
Event service professionals, aka convention services managers, can save meetings and events planners time, aggravation and money because of their intimate knowledge of destinations and facilities. Here are 10 ways to tap into that expertise. Read more.
05/01/2020
The new Broadmoor Exhibit Hall has opened up Colorado Springs’ five-star TheBroadmoor to the tradeshow and exhibit meetings segment and will offer an upscale environment that requires minimal decorating for tradeshows and exhibits.
05/01/2020
Meeting planners must carefully consider some very important questions when making the move toward virtual meetings as a replacement for face-to-face events. Read more.
04/29/2020
Join Meetings Today blogger and meetings industry consultant and educator Joan Eisenstodt, principal of Eisenstodt Associates, LLC for this free one-hour webinar that will help you develop a site inspection and RFP strategy to avoid costly surprises.
04/29/2020
The Myrtle Beach Convention Center (MBCC) should be one of the first places you consider for a trade show or convention in the sunny Southeast. Rita Harrell, sales manager for Myrtle Beach Convention Center, breaks down the top five reasons why.
04/28/2020
Hosted in the Dallas Metroplex, MPI WEC 2020 will feature updated content to discuss COVID-19 and a virtual component for those who are unable to attend in person. Read more.
04/28/2020
Groups meeting in Louisiana will find an array of teambuilding activities that show off the state’s unique culture and encourage rapport among attendees. Read more.
04/27/2020
Alarming initial statistics reflecting the massive loss of employment and revenue in the U.S. travel industry in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic have only gotten worse. Tyler Davidson talks with Roger Dow, president and CEO of U.S. Travel Association, about how bad it is and where we go from here. Read more.
04/24/2020
A great way to increase your contacts when job searching is to volunteer at an industry association event, such as PCMA Convening
04/24/2020
Already done the tour of theme parks, beaches and golf courses in Florida? There’s still plenty of only-in-Florida activities you can organize for your meeting group. Read more.
04/24/2020
Galveston, Texas, has a lot to offer for business travelers looking for entertainment, too. One-of-a-kind activities range from incredible historical experiences to great fun in the sun. Read more.
04/23/2020
The Philadelphia CVB’s Julie Coker has postponed her start as head of the San Diego Tourism Authority—and salary—to help Philadelphia’s tourism community navigate the COVID-19 crisis. Read more.
04/22/2020
Marriott International launched the Marriott Global Cleanliness Council to help establish new cleanliness standards in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, including using electrostatic sprayers with hospital-grade disinfectant.
04/22/2020
How does your venue’s sustainability effort measure up? Read this checklist, compiled in honor of Earth Day 2020, to see if your green game is up to the challenge, or how to catch up if you’re behind the sustainable buildings curve. Read more.
04/21/2020
Wynn Las Vegas has unveiled a health and sanitation plan for a slow reopening, including using thermal cameras and implementing physical distancing. Will this be the “new normal” for meetings and other public facilities moving forward? Read more.
04/21/2020
After COVID-19 is in the rear-view mirror, how will the meetings and hotel industry have changed forever? Meetings Today Contributing Editor Robert Nieminen discussed what this new world may look like with top designer Michael Suomi, founder of Suomi Design Works. From social distancing to a hyper-aware focus on cleanliness, hospitality design and the meetings and conventions experience may never be the same.
04/20/2020
When it comes to the top live music destinations, Raleigh, North Carolina, has been garnering attention for its diverse live music scene and festivals. Find out why.
04/20/2020
Pizza spinner Scott Volpe from Fiamme Pizza in Tucson, Arizona, will astound your event attendees with his pie-throwing magic, and then get their mouths watering with a slice of his authentic pizza. Read more.
04/20/2020
Plant-based and vegan cuisine is a “growing” trend in meetings and events catering. See how Victor Miguel, executive chef at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott, is serving this clientele with a variety of cuisine options and substitutions.
04/20/2020
While most services offered by CVBs and DMOs are free, some planners still go directly to hotels and other suppliers when they set up their events. These Florida CVB and DMO professionals explain why meeting planners should rethink that approach.
04/17/2020
We’ve compiled a complete list of articles, podcast episodes and other COVID-19 coverage we have created to help you do your job with hopefully a little less stress in this trying time. See it now.
04/17/2020
Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in Mid-America.
04/17/2020
Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the South.
04/17/2020
Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the West.
04/17/2020
Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the East.
04/17/2020
For attendees keen on spending time in the fresh air in Lake Tahoe (and who isn’t?), consider these outdoor venues, from a beachfront retreat to a terrace nestled in the mountains.
04/17/2020
From dinner on stage at the Grand Ole Opry to a birds-eye view of the Smoky Mountains in Gatlinburg, these Tennessee banquet views are a feast for the eyes.
04/17/2020
Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in the Caribbean and Mexico.
04/16/2020
Hear from thought leaders in the industry on how they have learned and shifted their tactics during COVID-19 in the Meetings, Hospitality and Tourism Spaces.
Meetings Today and the GCB German Convention Bureau partner to bring you this exciting panel discussion.
04/16/2020
In this episode of Dare to Interrupt, Anne Hamilton, Vice President of Global Travel and Expense Management at The Walt Disney Company, shares her incredible story and explains how determination, courage and paying it forward creates the foundation for impact and legacy.
04/15/2020
The coronavirus crisis has led to a revolution in the workplace—at least temporarily—in which the office is now in workers’ homes.
Meetings Today’s Tyler Davidson spoke to Heather Mason, founder and CEO of Caspian Agency, to get her insights on the best strategies to implement if you’ve found yourself working in this “new normal” environment.
04/15/2020
Internal events matter. From company-wide meetings to annual sales kick-offs, organizations host internal events to drive company culture, relay important business goals, and keep their employees engaged. Yet, internal events typically don’t get the same level of attention when compared to external events.
Join us for this webinar where we will dive into the internal events ecosystem and show you how to maximize these events to not only increase employee engagement but more importantly drive your organization’s culture.
04/15/2020
Meetings Today has teamed with the German Convention Bureau to offer a free one-hour “COVID-19 and the Meetings Industry” video panel webinar April 16, featuring speakers from major U.S.-based organizations that have had their meetings and events impacted by the pandemic. Read more.
04/13/2020
From celebrated vintage theaters to world-renowned concert venues, Boston arts venues put on quite the show. Read more.
04/13/2020
Luxury hotels look different than they did 20 years ago. With different approaches to travel and business, the focus is shifting from material luxe to experiences, sustainability and wellness. Read more.
04/13/2020
These seven Florida chefs hail from all over the world, and bring their home cooking traditions with them. Read how their roots inspire the menus that they create for groups today.
04/13/2020
Read what two hot Florida event spots, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin and Ocean Prime, think the up-and-coming dining trends are for meeting groups in 2020 and beyond.
04/13/2020
Across Florida, there are many distilleries serving spirits made from local ingredients with creative spaces to match. Here are five spots meetings groups will love.
04/10/2020
From storied theatres to a Colonial-era garden, see where the past lives in the Georgia towns of Savannah, Atlanta, Macon, Athens and Sea Island.
04/09/2020
Marriott International launched its Rooms for Responders program, which provides about $10 million worth of hotel stays at no cost to frontline healthcare workers. Read more.
04/09/2020
The Midwest holds many agriculture colleges and universities. Learn how you can tap them as a resource for your next ag-related event, whether on-campus or off. Read more.
04/09/2020
Whether via paddlewheeler, schooner or a car that can float like a boat, these Florida cruises make for unforgettable group outings. Read more.
04/08/2020
The hospitality and meetings industries are at a standstill as the COVID-19 crisis levels its crippling effect on travel and public gatherings of any size. Its top market, Las Vegas, is always a bellwether of the health of an economic segment that is one of the top drivers of the U.S. economy.
Meetings Today’s Tyler Davidson talks with Stephanie Glanzer, chief sales officer and senior vice president of MGM Resorts International, about the status of meetings and events in Las Vegas and the city’s substantial inventory of MGM properties.
04/08/2020
The changing demographics of the business world and evolving customer preferences have resulted in a trend of “ad hoc” meeting spaces being included in new convention center projects and retrofitted into renovations and expansions by global design firms such as Populous and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Read more.
04/06/2020
As the coronavirus pandemic roiled the industry, we decided to reach out to see how that issue is impacting the planners who took our annual Meetings Today Trends Survey, and to see if risk management is now an increased priority. Read more.
04/06/2020
A cappella group DCappella launched the Disney’s flagship a cappella experience in 2018 with a TV debut on American Idol, when the group performed classics from The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King and Aladdin. Learn how to book them for your event.
04/03/2020
How are you coping with the coronavirus pandemic? Meetings Today’s Tyler Davidson talks with Kristine Iverson, owner and founder of wellness company CROW Practice, about strategies all of us can incorporate to calm the mind and ease the body while we navigate the global pandemic and resulting economic turmoil.
04/03/2020
Not since 9/11 has the meetings and events industry faced a crisis as severe as coronavirus, the impact of which is surpassing that national nightmare. With meetings and events cancelled on a massive scale, I thought an example of how to communicate effectively was in order. Read more.
04/02/2020
Springfield, Illinois, is home to more than Abraham Lincoln attractions. Iconic Route 66 is famous for its Americana relics, and groups can explore a few of them. Read more.
04/01/2020
The live events community formed the Live Events Coaliton and launched a petition that currently has more than 400,000 signatures, calling for the Trump administration and Congress to establish a special task force to address their concerns and provide an aid package. Read more.
04/01/2020
Daring to dream is a defining New York quality, making the Empire State a cradle of imaginative venues and experiences for a wide range of group encounters. Read more.