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.

Ann M. Davidson of Canine Therapy Corps explains why event planners might want to consider using therapy dogs at tradeshows to drive traffic to their booths.

Jim Spellos, president of Meeting U, explains how augmented reality, or AR, is starting to impact the meetings and exhibitions industry.

Most hotels in the U.S. say they are “ADA Compliant.” This checklist will guide you to look at what makes a meeting or event accommodating beyond the ADA requirements.

According to a press release from VisitBrasil.com, the official Brazilian tourism website, the South American country will soon be allowing visitors from the U.S., Canada, Australia and Japan to travel to and from the nation without a visa. Meetings Today Chief Content Officer, Christoph Trappe, has traveled to Brazil several times and shares some insights into the change.

Madison, Wisconsin, is an emerging destination for Midwest meetings. Here’s a run-down of what is new in the area for planners considering the city for their next event.