While drive-to meetings may appear to be less complicated and more budget-friendly than those involving air travel, planners charged with these
October 17, 2013
Planners share their experiences on the road for southern drive-to meetings
April 22, 2016
Government planners face constant scrutiny
Many government meeting planners and suppliers who serve them sit in some of the industry’s hottest seats of responsibility, because they spend
March 01, 2009
Affordable Meetings
In this weakened economy it definitely matters to planners what kind of fruits are served at breakfast and the ratio of bartenders to guests at a
November 01, 2019
How to Leverage Las Vegas’ Infinite Entertainment Offerings for Your Next Meeting
Las Vegas is heralded as the “Entertainment Capital of the World” for good reason. On any day or night, 365 days a year, performers ranging from A
May 08, 2019
How an ‘Accidental Career’ Birthed Andrea Michaels’ Extraordinary Events
Extraordinary Events President Andrea Michaels has taken a leading
December 29, 2015
The Hotel Perspective on Cost-Savings
The following insights are courtesy of Katie Allen, complex director of sales at Sheraton and Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. The combined venues
July 11, 2011
Successful Turnout for AIBTM
A strong turnout and enthusiastically received presentations marked the launch of the first Americas Meetings & Events Exhibition (AIBTM), part
January 12, 2024
CANCELED - Accessibility for All: Five Ways AI Can Improve Your Meetings’ Accessibility
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we need to cancel this webinar, and we will let you know if it is rescheduled.Artificial
October 04, 2024
How Groups Can Give Back and Help Maui Rebuild Post-Wildfires
One year after wildfires rolled through West Maui, devastating the town of Lahaina and burning homes, cultural and historical sites and businesses,
November 28, 2017
Wellness Spotlight: IMEX America 2017
Anyone who has been to IMEX America, let alone Las Vegas, knows what a sensory overload the experience can bring to attendees. Overwhelmed often
May 25, 2021
WEC 2021 Preview with MPI Director of Events Melinda Burdette
All meeting prof eyes were on MPI last year when the association hosted
January 10, 2023
PCMA Goes Big: Association Announces Major Acquisitions
PCMA kicked off the first full day of 2023 Convening Leaders conference programming January 9 by
December 21, 2018
2018 Year in Review: Risk Management
The specter of active shooters carrying out mass shootings has fallen on the meetings industry after a drumbeat of such horrific incidents in 2018
June 11, 2024
Prince Edward Island Provides Authentic Group Experiences in Canada
In the Atlantic Ocean along Canada’s east coast and tucked in between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia sits Canada’s smallest province, Prince Edward
February 01, 2008
Planner's Perspective
Following are select responses from meeting planners who agreed to be interviewed as part of Meetings Media’s 2008 Meetings Market Trends