Meeting planners and stakeholders are focused on maximizing the return on investment (ROI) of every event more than ever.In my new book

Dear Ashley, What ideas do you have to make our attendees more knowledgeable about and engaged in the destination before they arrive to

Maybe it's the world's uncertainties, business hangovers from the recession, or just a new realization by some suppliers and destinations about the

Many government meeting planners and suppliers who serve them sit in some of the industry’s hottest seats of responsibility, because they spend and

The world of wellness encompasses far more than eating your vegetables and aiming to hit 10,0000 steps a day. Wellness is understanding and

Sustainability is no longer a “buzz word” in conversations or a trending topic for meeting planners to take into consideration when organizing events

The meetings and events industry is starting to become more aware of one game-changing statistic: By 2030, nearly 75% of the U.S. workforce will be

Needless to say, the rate of change both in the meetings industry and society as a whole is growing exponentially. Can you imagine, say, five years

Needless to say, the rate of change both in the meetings industry and society as a whole is growing exponentially. Can you imagine, say, five years

While drive-to meetings may appear to be less complicated and more budget-friendly than those involving air travel, planners charged with these

Spirit Airlines, the largest U.S. budget airline, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after the carrier struggled with a long run of monthly

In this weakened economy it definitely matters to planners what kind of fruits are served at breakfast and the ratio of bartenders to guests at a

A strong turnout and enthusiastically received presentations marked the launch of the first Americas Meetings & Events Exhibition (AIBTM), part

The following insights are courtesy of Katie Allen, complex director of sales at Sheraton and Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. The combined venues

Before the end of the year, Destinations International (DI) will launch a new online certificate program for destination organization sales and

Just over a year ago, in late March 2024, I visited San Diego for first time to attend the

Extraordinary Events President Andrea Michaels has taken a leading

David Hollands is a man who loves his city and treasures his job.Having lived in San Francisco since the age of 2, the executive chef of the San

Anyone who has been to IMEX America, let alone Las Vegas, knows what a sensory overload the experience can bring to attendees.