As in-person meetings and events resume, planners will face a new environment in the initial stage as clients restart travel to gather in groups.

Like the animated light, video and music spectacle that dances on the sails of the Sydney Opera House and other structures during the annual 18-day

The SMERF (social, military, education, religious, fraternal) banner covers an array of groups that on the surface would seem to have little in

Surprise! As surveys of hundreds of the world’s most successful and innovative companies show, having more time, money or manpower isn’t the secret

If you think the hospitality and meetings industry took a hit after the events of 9/11, take a look at what’s happening now. Industry analysts

With a perpetual eye on progress, innovation and evolution are Swiss constants—especially in the meetings, conventions and incentives market,

C-level execs frequently put in long hours to make an organization thrive, so immersing them in a once-in-a-lifetime executive retreat experience

Taylor Smith has a conversation with Greater Ontario CVB Director of Sales Arlette Garibay about Ontario, California’s newest meetings and events

While incentive programs are still dedicated to loyalty and team spirit, the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) 2017 Trends Study noted the growing

The history of music is a vast landscape of activism, from Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony and the folk songs of Bob Dylan and Joan Baez to the

What’s cooking on the North American culinary scene for groups? Sustainability and healthy options are here to stay, while traditional sit-down

When traveling on busy conference trips, it’s always a nice surprise to receive an amenity package, especially one with items such as essential

As if things weren’t indulgent enough in Florida—sunshine, palm trees, warm sands and a near-constant feeling that good times are on deck

A farm-to-table event is a natural addition to any group itinerary, as the execution of one—like most meetings—relies on teamwork and

Meetings in a Minute

In May, “with COVID-19 numbers trending decisively in the right direction and New Jersey progressing toward its adult-age vaccination goals,” Gov.

For planners with the expertise of a seasoned negotiator, the aptitude of a skillful attorney and a thorough understanding of the hotel business

History may take the spotlight, but great dining is the icing on the cake in Northeast Florida. Here in the land of pre-Columbian, Colonial and

While skyrocketing hotel rates and other costs are putting first-tier cities beyond the reach of many meeting budgets, there is no shortage of