July 18, 2013
Showing Value
Meeting professionals who want some solid statistics about the value of the meetings industry to the U.S. economy and job creation can access a
April 19, 2012
Let's Make a Deal
Creativity and bundling—meaning signing meeting contracts for multiple programs, preferably over a few years—are the name of the game for
December 03, 2025
How to Use Low and Shoulder Seasons in Desert Destinations
It’s a dry heat.Yeah, we’ve all heard that one about desert destinations before. However, business-event planners shouldn’t tune out when places like
July 23, 2019
5 Ways for Meetings Groups to Get Outdoors in South Texas
A couple hundred days of sunshine per year makes outdoor activities popular for groups meeting in southern Texas. Fishing excursions, bird
February 10, 2016
Stress your destination’s culture
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February 10, 2016
Stress your destination’s culture
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December 09, 2015
Make sure to emphasize the size of your group to suppliers
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December 09, 2015
Make sure to emphasize the size of your group to suppliers
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August 20, 2015
How to Avert a Networking Trainwreck
Mention networking these days on your live event agenda and you may be met with eye rolls—or total rejection—from delegates.Younger
July 22, 2015
Use mobility to cut costs on meetings and events
Roll out your materials on tables to save significant labor costs at your meetings and events.
July 20, 2011
Managing Millennial attendees means embracing technology
To some, the Millennial generation is like a team of wild horses in need of taming. Strong willed, speaking a language laced with cyber terms,
June 20, 2023
How to Attract and Retain Younger Generations
When we speak about adapting to changing business environments, we’re often focused on external environments such as the larger market for MICE
November 04, 2025
How to Plan the Perfect Holiday Corporate Event
While the holiday season may be the most wonderful time of the year (at least according to song), it can also be the most stressful. From
July 22, 2024
Luxury Redefined: How and Why Luxury Meetings and Events Experiences Are Shifting
Nothing demonstrates the current shift in what defines luxury more than hotel brands and property experiences.When I started in this industry, luxury
October 30, 2019
Engage Me: Tips, Tricks and Trends to Motivate Attendees to Get Involved at Events
Aired October 30, 2019 Presented by Flo Miniscloux & Rick Turner
August 01, 2013
Hybrid Meetings: Connecting with Your Virtual Audience
Any speaker who addresses an audience has a commitment to create a connection with that audience. It is easiest to create that
May 06, 2019
4 Tips for Event Planners to Use Essential Oils at Home to Find Inspiration or Unwind
The health benefits believed to come from essential oils can be traced to ancient history, when they were first used to improve the health of
