From discussions I’ve had on social media about why meeting and event planners aren’t held to the appropriate level of esteem, I reached

I’ve been in this industry for more than 45 years; 38 of those with my own company. In all those years, a month hasn’t gone by that the

As I read more about “relationship selling”—a method of sales the relies on building a friendship or relationship with your

I reached out to people I know in the meetings industry, and particularly in associations, to learn who offered sabbaticals and who had taken them.

Following are responses from interviews I recently conducted with two of MPI’s founders who both are long-time meetings industry educators:

How does one honor a legend and do so adequately? How, further, does one do so when that legend was a mentor, mentee, confidante and dear friend of

In a diverse world, the experiences and opinions of others matter.To enhance our discussion on diversity and inclusion, I reached out to

Editor’s note: Both suppliers interviewed for comments about food and beverage (F&B) are speaking as individuals who happen to be

This list of ballot and related issues has been compiled by me, Joan Eisenstodt, and is by no means meant to be inclusive. In the comments section,

 Hotels Ask about the following: Audible smoke detectors Visualalarms for people with hearing

Editor’s note: This information was accurate at the time of the podcast recording, March 13, 2020. We are monitoring and updating as new

I knew as I conceptualized content for

Editor’s note: This information was accurate at the time of the podcast recording, March 13, 2020. We are monitoring and updating as

Tyler Davidson delves into the week's events and Meetings Today coverage, including Joan Eisenstodt's blog on some of the

Tyler Davidson delves into the week's events and Meetings Today coverage, including Joan Eisenstodt's blog on some of the

Selecting destinations and sites for meetings and events is one of the most important aspects meeting and event planners and their employers and

This interview on diversity and inclusion (D&I) was conducted by email with Bob Witeck and Charlie Rounds to discuss some critical issues

Meetings and hospitality veterans Joan Eisenstodt and 

Have you read “A Whole New Mind: Why Right Brainers Will Rule the Future” by Daniel Pink? It’s been on the market since 2006! You

I decided to conduct an Oreo taste test (for potential meeting break use), to pinpoint people’s favorite methods of eating the cookie,