Aromatherapy is a powerful tool to engage attendees, whether utilizing essential oils to create a relaxing ambience for participants, gifting them with essential oils or crafting opportunities for them to learn about their benefits.

The health benefits believed to come from essential oils can be traced to ancient history, when they were first used to improve the health of the body, mind and spirit. 

With its bounty of eclectic chefs, ethnic diversity and locally sourced ingredients, combined with a culture of wellness and reinvention, Los Angeles County has evolved into one of the world’s most dynamic culinary destinations.

HI-LITES are visual effects glasses that enable brands and artists to offer augmented reality without the wires or costs. They transform any point of light viewed through the lenses into custom shapes.

Chief Content Officer Christoph Trappe stayed on the Tampa Riverwalk during a trip to southern Florida in 2019 and shared some updates that might be of interest to meeting planners.

I spoke with Alison Bossert of Final Bow Productions, a celebration-of-life event company, on the challenges and joys of organizing end-of-life events. Her comments show that all types of event planning can be rewarding while opening my eyes to yet another career path for planners.

Reading about Alison Bossert gave me hope that more attention was being paid to the management of end-of-life events by those who understand event logistics. Alison was gracious to spend time talking with me.

Why, I asked, Bruce Elliott in HR, is bereavement leave so stingy? You’ll have guessed it—if we are taking time off and being paid, we are not an asset to the bottom line. It has taken me weeks to even be somewhat more productive after the death of three friends. Of the friends who died, I asked some closest to them for their input.

Coverings 2019, a global stone and tile expo, is utilizing a modern makerting technique: influencers. Staff writer Adrian Thompson chats with Becca Sass, account supervisor for Coverings social media, on working with  influencers like John McClain to digitally promote and cover this year’s show.