Learn the A-to-Z of event tech and AV. Tyler Davidson talks with meetings tech and AV expert Jon Trask, who details his Best Practices: Event Tech primer in Meetings Today. Trask will give arm you with the basic information you need to offer a robust AV and tech offering without busting your budget.

Rosen Hotels & Resorts launched Amazon Echo voice technology to empower meeting planners with instant information about three of its Orlando convention hotels. Meeting Planners simply have to command “Alexa, Ask Rosen..." to an Echo device or mobile app to get key event information.

Tracy Stuckrath of thrive! meetings + events shares three simple tips to create diversity and inclusion in your meeting settings as well as F&B programs.

Chris Ballman of SmithBucklin suggests that meeting planners mix up their education formats to keep the attention of attendees.

World Pork Expo 2019 has been canceled by the National Pork Producers Council due to the spread of African swine fever in China and other parts of Asia.

Caesars Entertainment partnered with Event Design Collective (EDCo) to make 1,000 meeting professionals Certified Event Designers by 2022 at no cost to participants. Caesars said the investment will help deepen its relationships with meetings clientele, understand their objectives and help them innovatively deliver on expectations. The hotel casino giant’s sales and convention services teams are also participating in the certification program.

The Sarasota Modern opened its doors in downtown Sarasota, within the epicenter of the urban 'Rosemary District.' With European inspired design details, the Tribute Portfolio hotel features 89 guest rooms, indoor and outdoor meeting and event space as well as two pools.