ADA Case Study: Data-Heavy, Engagement-Intensive

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has a problem. Its premier event, Scientific Sessions, encourages information overload.“You can’t

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East Coast Gaming Destinations Staging a Meetings Comeback

Amid sinking gaming revenues and group business last year, East Coast players have doubled down on health and safety protocols and, where possible,

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Atlantic City Monopoly-inspired mural by artist  Shari Tobias.

Q&A With Dianna Balabon

Dianna Balabon is Executive Vice President of Marketing with Hakkasan Group //

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New Cabo Resort Shows Off Unique Spaces

CABO SAN LUCAS, MexicoLuxury lifestyle brand Thompson Hotels recently unveiled its first property in Mexico,

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Five fantastic off-site options in Rosemont, Illinois

The Ballpark at Rosemont The new home of the Chicago Bandits

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On the Scene: 24 Hours with Universal Orlando

Just how much can you pack into one day with Universal Orlando?  Though I only spent just over 24 hours with Universal at Loews Sapphire

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Hogsmeade at Universal Studios Orlando

Orange County Convention Center Announces New Partnership with Walt Disney World

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) recently announced its newest Gold Key partnership with Walt Disney World. The agreement between the

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Walt Disney World Orlando

Volunteer for an Industry Association When Job Searching

A great way to increase your contacts when job searching is to volunteer at an industry association event, such as PCMA Convening

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No Hidden Agenda Episode #15: Super Bowl LVII Is Coming to Las Vegas!

Super Bowl LVII is coming to Las Vegas amongst many other exciting sporting events! Hear from Sam Joffray on the host planning committee on how

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Convention center tradeshows focus on interaction

Convention center tradeshows are still going strong in this digital age, but the success of these face-to-face affairs may come down to one key query

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The Rules of Engagement

Convention center tradeshows are still going strong in this digital age, but the success of these face-to-face affairs may come down to one key query

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ASAE’s XDP Wraps Debut Show

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.Risk appears to have shaken hands with reward at ASAE’s annual XDP,

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PCMA Taps Junior Tauvaa for Leadership Role

Meetings industry veteran Junior Tauvaa was named chief business officer of PCMA, effective January 9, 2023.   Tauvaa joins the staff of the

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Photo of Junior Tauvaa, PCMA.

Colleen Brzozowski

Colleen Brzozowski joined the Krisam Group and Global Events Partners as director of sales in the Chicago office. She brings more than 20 years of

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Checking In

By now most of you probably know or have heard of fellow planners who are devotees of Second Life—“SL” for short—the virtual

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Checking In

By now most of you probably know or have heard of fellow planners who are devotees of Second Life—“SL” for short—the virtual

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Lansdowne Resort: Your Meeting & Celebration Headquarters

Whether you’re planning a secure board meeting, intensive training session or festive holiday party, there’s always room in Lansdowne Resort’s

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Lansdowne Resort and Spa

Viewpoints vary on path to perfect drive-to meeting

With air travel costlier than ever, and some might say more problematic to boot, it’s little wonder that today’s “drive-to”

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A Little Something More for Louisiana Meetings Groups

Louisiana is all about getting together to enjoy its unique culture and cuisine, from Cajun-style cookouts to one-of-a-kind music that is steeped in

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Lake Charles, Louisiana.

West Ventura County meetings offer many slices of SoCal

The Southern California version of “The Good Life” is perhaps embodied best in western Ventura County, where the coastal communities of

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