C.J. Bader

C.J. Bader Gulf Coast Destinations, Inc. Sarasota, Fla.  Do you find that your booking window is increasing or shrinking recently? Are you

News/Article

Checking In

Nobody likes lawyers until they need one. With sincerest apologies to all of the fine attorneys out there, that sage little bit of snarky wisdom

News/Article

Checking In

While on a FAM trip to Orlando to participate in The Ritz-Carlton Luxury Meetings Forum, Contributing Editor Ruth A. Hill (Yeah, she gets all the

News/Article

Checking In

With spring well on its way, the climate for Midwest meetings is heating up. We hope that at the time you’re reading this the winter weather

News/Article

Checking In

More than 3,000 delegates attended PCMA’s 51st Annual Meeting last month in Toronto, an event that typically would generate a mountain of trash

News/Article

Checking In

More than 3,000 delegates attended PCMA’s 51st Annual Meeting last month in Toronto, an event that typically would generate a mountain of trash

News/Article

Checking In

The first issue of the year is here, and with it arrives the culmination of our redesign effort. Being focused on providing the most comprehensive

News/Article

Indonesia: 10 Must-Sees in Bali

Located between Java and Nusa Tenggara, Bali is known for its volcanic lakes, spectacular rice terraces, tropical beaches, and ancient temples. At

News/Article

WOW! Los Cabos

More CoverageEvent Currents

News/Article

Checking In

Well, the New Year is here, and with it arrives the cul- mination of our redesign effort. Being focused on providing the most comprehensive

News/Article

Checking In

Well, the New Year is here, and with it arrives the culmination of our redesign effort. Being focused on providing the most comprehensive

News/Article

Checking In

Well, the New Year is here, and with it arrives the cul- mination of our redesign effort. Being focused on providing the most comprehensive

News/Article

Hyatt to Cut Planner Commissions

Hyatt Hotels Corporation will

News/Article

Johnny Besch // Executive Chef // BLVD // Chicago

Today’s dining customer, whether arriving in twos or as part of a large group, wants plenty of atmosphere served up with their dining

News/Article

Giving Meetings a Higher Purpose

Proving meeting and event ROI is so 2016.Though it’s still a critical measurement tool for meeting planners to prove the value of their events

News/Article

Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Planners (Audio by Mike Whitney + Lyrics by Marcus Bales)

When I decided to write the September 2018 Friday

News/Article

Potential Marriott Data Breach Fine Reinforces Need for Meeting Planner Security Measures

Marriott International is taking a $126 million hit to pay for the

News/Article

These Fast-Growing Texas Markets Have It All for Meetings

There’s little “small” talk when describing the immense scale and indomitable spirit of the Texas experience.  “There’s a vastness here, and

News/Article
Austin skyline

Survey: Meetings Industry on Upswing

The outlook for the U.S. meetings industry is improving after 18 months of declining demand, according to a survey commissioned by PCMA, the PCMA

News/Article

Latest + Greatest: Newport

Bristol Under new ownership by the Newport Hotel Group, the Bristol Harbor

News/Article