April 23, 2013
Switzerland rises to the occasion
In his 1959 globetrotting travelogue Thrilling Cities, James Bond creator Ian Fleming stated his desire, as a thriller writer, to “
April 18, 2013
Buffalo and Niagara Falls offer year-round group options
There was a time when Niagara Falls was a seasonal attraction, but today this natural gem draws both tourists and groups year-round. In any season,
July 05, 2017
Personalized, Global and Tech-Forward Steer Incentive Trends
While incentive programs are still dedicated to loyalty and team spirit, the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) 2017 Trends Study noted the growing
July 05, 2017
Six teambuilding companies strike a chord with attendees
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
November 14, 2012
‘Catchy’ New Branding for Des Moines CVB
DES MOINES, Iowa The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau and Des Moines Area Sports Commission now urges planners to “Catch
March 27, 2017
Farm-fresh gatherings enhance Midwest agendas
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 communication.
January 27, 2017
Affordable destinations can still pack a big punch
While skyrocketing hotel rates and other costs are putting first-tier cities beyond the reach of many meeting budgets, there is no shortage of
January 27, 2017
Best Practices for Medical and Pharma Meetings
In its “Pharma Medical Affairs 2020 and beyond” report, leading global consultancy McKinsey & Company describes “a rapidly
December 01, 2016
Interview With Lou Novick on Meetings Insurance
So much of my work has been “crisis meeting management,” that is, organizations discovered that a signed contract contained ambiguities (
July 21, 2016
Greater Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley showcase local produce
Wilmington and the communities of Pennsylvania’s Brandywine Valley pair the fresh produce of the region’s fertile farmland with artisan know-how to
December 20, 2017
Northwest Florida entices groups with off-site settings
Northwest Florida, or the “Florida Panhandle,” is a glorious 200-mile stretch of beach with fantastic meetings spots, like Pensacola,
September 20, 2013
U.S. Travel Lobbying Feds to Hire More Airport Border Agents
Meetings Focus Hot Topic
May 28, 2021
3 Health-Screening Solutions for the Return to In-Person Events
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.
April 27, 2023
9 Historic Venues in Florida for Special Events
There was a time when glitz and glamour were the order of the day but, alas, this bygone era is now largely history. However, it’s still possible to
