What's a Speaker Ambassador Program? (And Why You Should Consider It)

When I spoke at the Insurance Marketing and Communications Association Annual Conference in Minneapolis in 2019, I was greeted by a member of the speaker selection committee, Bryan Byrd, who introduced himself as my ambassador. Organizer Paula Negro shares the thinking behind the speaker ambassador program and how you can start one.

What's a Speaker Ambassador Program? (And Why You Should Consider It)

When I spoke at the Insurance Marketing and Communications Association Annual Conference in Minneapolis in 2019, I was greeted by a member of the speaker selection committee, Bryan Byrd, who introduced himself as my ambassador. Organizer Paula Negro shares the thinking behind the speaker ambassador program and how you can start one.

Why Hotel Fitness Centers Are Stepping Up Their Gym Game

Sure, some hotels just put the gym into an empty guest room. Or it's a couple of machines in another room that was never meant to be a gym. But some travelers—including event attendees—have demanded more. In this episode, I'm chatting with Steve Conklin, of the Marriott Marquis Chicago, about how hotels in the Marriott Convention and Resort Network are stepping up their game.

Why Hotel Fitness Centers Are Stepping Up Their Gym Game

Sure, some hotels just put the gym into an empty guest room. Or it's a couple of machines in another room that was never meant to be a gym. But some travelers—including event attendees—have demanded more. In this episode, I'm chatting with Steve Conklin, of the Marriott Marquis Chicago, about how hotels in the Marriott Convention and Resort Network are stepping up their game.

Marriott CRN Properties Step Up Their Gym Game

Marriott Convention & Resort Network properties are catering to customer demand for ample fitness offerings while traveling by significantly augmenting hotel gyms. At Marriott Marquis Chicago, that includes 6,000 square feet of space packed with free weights and machines, as well as an outdoor patio where classes such as yoga can be enjoyed.

How Plants Enhance Renaissance Schaumburg's Meeting Space

Chief Content Officer Christoph Trappe checked in with Drew Eckman, destination sales executive at Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, to learn more about how the property is using plants and nature-inspired design to separate itself from the competition.

How Plants Enhance Renaissance Schaumburg's Meeting Space

Chief Content Officer Christoph Trappe checked in with Drew Eckman, destination sales executive at Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, to learn more about how the property is using plants and nature-inspired design to separate itself from the competition.

360 Video: VR Tour of Sheraton Grand Chicago

Chief Content Officer Christoph Trappe checks in with Marcus Cornelious, director of sales and marketing at the Sheraton Grand Chicago, to run through the hotel's meeting and event offerings.