In this second installment of “Meetings Horror Stories,” we heard from people in the industry about some crazy things that can go wrong with speakers and the hired entertainment.

Creating welcoming experiences that not only accommodate participants’ differences, but celebrate them, isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s good for business. MPI Academy Director Jessie States shares seven high-level diversity and inclusion best practices for better event design.

Panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and a seafood-centric Cali Mex menu are served to groups in Southern California’s Laguna Beach at Las Brisas restaurant. Helmed by Orange County native Michael Gaines, Las Brisas is in the midst of a major three-phase renovation that is scheduled to wrap by the end of 2019.

Understanding the importance of clean air and biophilia to enhancing concentration and productivity can be a key factor in the success of your meetings. ALHI CEO and former MGM Resorts Senior Vice President Michael Dominguez explains how incorporating natural elements into meetings environments is conducive to mental acuity, collaboration and creativity.

With summer and all the joyful activities it brings, it’s easy to jump into the happiness of the season yet forget to focus on self-care. Lululemon’s Deb Gee suggested the following daily rituals.

The one-year anniversary of the launch of the Discover Puerto Rico destination marketing organization is July 1, 2019, and there’s nothing but optimism in the air. Puerto Rico is flourishing again with new and renewed resorts—and business is booming.

Aventri, the event management software company, published its 2019 report of Top Meeting and Event Venues in the United States.

Irvine Company’s Coastal Collection, which includes The Resort at Pelican Hill, Hotel Irvine and Fashion Island Hotel, is diverse in style, vibe and onsite amenities, giving planners options for almost any kind of meeting or event.

Meetings industry attorney Tyra Hilliard shares legal contract tips for meeting and event planners faced with destination boycotts, such as corporate bans on travel to Alabama, Missouri and Georgia following a surge of strict anti-abortion laws. She also explains what a frustration of purpose clause is and how it can protect your event from liability.