While staging a spectacular gala in a cavernous, utilitarian convention hall may seem akin to making the proverbial silk purse out of a sow’s

 While staging a spectacular gala in a cavernous, utilitarian convention hall may seem akin to making the proverbial silk purse out of a sow’s

Sarah Soliman Daudin explains how meeting and event planners can build off the FOMO factor year-round. Soliman Daudin was recently appointed as

Alan Kleinfeld with Arrive Conference Solutions suggests some items

Even the best laid plans for a meeting or event can be thrown asunder in the blink of an eye, or the pop of a circuit, if the on-site internet or

When attendees see the beach as a venue on their itinerary, chances are they’re anticipating a gorgeous sunset, the soothing sound of waves and the

Jenine Humber suggests shipping your conference swag back home for convenience.

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Lacey HeinEvents SpecialistAlerton and Trend, a division of HoneywellRedmond, Wash. Do you find that your booking window is increasing or

Planners are ever in search of the perfect location; the one that combines affordability with first-class hotels and meeting facilities. On all those

DAHLIA+ tech evangelist Dahlia El Gazzar explains how event technology and

Suzan Patrick, CMP  Allstate Insurance Englewood, COIs the duration of your meetings either shrinking or

Rick McNary, vice president of private and public partnerships with The Outreach

From Waikiki to Wailea, planners shopping in Hawaii will find that booking incentives, value-adds and flexibility are the order of the day. From the

Jason Meyers with SmithBucklin explains why meeting planners need to

Surrounded by a landscape of pine forests and pre-Columbian preserves, 17th century forts and stately antebellum homes, the tropics seem a world away

Gary J. Rosenberg, CMP Professional Meeting Planner, Consultant & InstructorGJR & AssociatesSherman Oaks, Calif. Do you find that your

Laugh Healthy's Sarah Routman shares a simple smiling exercise to

At the core of IMEX Group’s efforts for

IACC CEO Mark Cooper shares details about the organization's upcoming