The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will present the first show of
September 18, 2019
Planners and Suppliers Sound Off on F&B Pricing Challenges
I’ve been involved in the meetings industry for more than 45 years. In all those years, a month hasn’t gone by that the cost of coffee (
August 16, 2024
10 Essential Points to Grow and Manage Your Event Business
An entrepreneur is someone who is willing to work 80 hours per week to avoid working 40 hours per week for someone else! Owning your event
August 12, 2024
Taking Off: The Unexpected Surprises for Meetings in Grand Rapids, Michigan
With meeting planners suffering high costs and limited space for their meetings in many first-tier U.S. cities, now is the time for the second tier
July 16, 2024
Lessons on Well-Being From the Inaugural Caesars Entertainment Global Wellness Summit
As the resident wellness expert for Meetings Today, I was eager to be on the list of attendees at the inaugural Caesars Entertainment Global Wellness
August 23, 2022
Dear Ashley: How Do You Differentiate Respecting Local Culture and Cultural Appropriation?
Dear Ashley, how can you make sure you don’t confuse respecting local culture with cultural appropriation? Andres Lopez
August 24, 2015
Decor can impress without breaking the bank
Decor, especially when it really has a “wow” factor, can undeniably enhance an event, but it’s also an area where cost may
June 20, 2024
Las Vegas Steakhouses Ideal for Private Dining or Buyouts
Opened in 1958, Golden Steer Steakhouse is the oldest continually operating steakhouse in Las Vegas. Located on Sahara Avenue by the Strip’s northern
May 16, 2013
Key Notes: The Wild Side
Having traipsed the Meetings circuit for a while now, some of the most memorable networking events I've participated in have featured real party
July 08, 2024
Explore St. Louis President to Step Down Amid Criticism
Longtime Explore St. Louis president Kathleen “Kitty” Ratcliffe is set to step down August 31, almost 10 months ahead of her contract expiration in
January 15, 2020
How to Prove the Value of Your Live Event Program
Aired January 15, 2020 Presented by Myllisa Patterson CEUS
April 01, 2007
In Box
Risky Business As for crisis counseling (A Risk-Attitude Adjustment, Meetings South, February 2007). I can’t tell you the number of
January 24, 2014
Creative scheduling helps planners unearth hidden deals
Across the country, there are bargains to be found in great destinations. Meeting planners just have to know where—and when—to look.
December 19, 2013
Mike May, president of Spear One, talks drive-to events
Mike May President, Spear One Mike May and his
June 28, 2012
Incentive Planning: Covering All the Bases
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May 28, 2013
Surprising Trends Revealed for Summer Travelers
A new consumer survey focused on travel for the upcoming summer season unveils some surprising trends, from a renewed interest in planning ahead to a
October 04, 2018
5 Things Meeting Planners Must Ask Speakers’ Bureaus
Keynotes. The boon of the conference world and an anxiety inducing responsibility for any planner.The perfect one will leave your audience dazzled
September 24, 2024
How the SITE Young Leaders Conference Will Focus on Opportunities This ‘Dragon Year’
On this year’s Lunar New Year (celebrated February 10, 2024) we entered the Year of the Dragon, one of the most powerful and auspicious animals in