April 11, 2018
The Flip Side of GMID: Going Beyond Dollars
Global Meetings Industry Day, held April 12, 2018, is truly a
April 27, 2017
Jackie Wright
Having to change one’s career is always an exercise in stress, but for Jackie Wright, becoming a meeting planner was a study in the power of
August 31, 2021
New Asian Pacific Islander Meetings Industry Advocacy Group Launches
A spate of attacks on people of Asian Pacific Islander (API) descent in the U.S. has sounded the alarm for people of Asian descent involved with
November 21, 2014
SMERF Meetings Evolve
The SMERF market is generally known as the "old reliable" standby, which continues to book meetings even in the harshest of economic climates, while
August 24, 2023
9 Comfortable Work Shoes for Event Planners
[Editor's note: This story has been updated from a previous version from 2019.]We all know the pains of long days on one’s feet—it is
October 30, 2019
How Volunteering Boosts a Career In Meeting and Event Planning
Besides benefiting those in need, volunteering can be instrumental in building one’s career, whether it be in the meetings, events and
August 27, 2012
Meetings Focus Live! Wraps Up in Valley Forge
VALLEY FORGE, Pa.High-level, practical education and one-on-one planner/supplier appointments were on tap at Meetings Focus Live! East, held Aug. 26
August 30, 2012
Meetings Focus Live! Heads West
Learning opportunities and lively one-on-one planner/supplier appointments have been among the highlights of Meetings Focus Live! West, which kicked
October 12, 2021
Site Selection in the Post-Shutdown World
Nothing, as we consider meetings for the second half of 2021 and into the future, is or will be the same as we venture forth to select, confirm or
June 22, 2011
Keeping the Peace
The pounding beat from the disco below their rooms is keeping attendees awake; children are dashing outside the meeting rooms in a race to get to the
July 16, 2013
Meeting planner tips: risk assessment
Meeting and event risk assessment starts with the inspection and selection of destinations and facilities. For further reference, the free, on-demand
March 24, 2014
Veteran planners share their site selection expertise
One of the more challenging elements of the planning process is determining where to hold your meeting. A mountain of work can go into researching
August 25, 2014
Tips on smart budgeting strategy for decor
Untitled Document Setting the right mood and creating excitement at an event costs money, but some old-fashioned ingenuity goes a long way
February 09, 2010
Loren Gold, Executive Vice President, Greater Raleigh CVB
Clearly 09 presented challenges for us we've seen some downward trends in ADR as well as occupancy. As we move into 10, things are starting to
February 09, 2010
Loren Gold, Executive Vice President, Greater Raleigh CVB
Clearly 09 presented challenges for us we've seen some downward trends in ADR as well as occupancy. As we move into 10, things are starting to
February 09, 2010
Neil Schriever, Senior Vice President, Providence-Warwick CVB
Regarding 2010, we are cautiously optimistic...Clients are beginning to make commitments further out.More Coverage
February 09, 2010
Neil Schriever, Senior Vice President, Providence-Warwick CVB
Regarding 2010, we are cautiously optimistic...Clients are beginning to make commitments further out.More Coverage