While staging a spectacular gala in a cavernous, utilitarian convention hall may seem akin to making the proverbial silk purse out of a sow’s
March 01, 2008
Center Stage
While staging a spectacular gala in a cavernous, utilitarian convention hall may seem akin to making the proverbial silk purse out of a sow’s
August 02, 2022
2022 Meetings Trendsetters
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March 25, 2024
Say Her Name: Unapologetic Amplification and Breaking the Glass Ceiling
Season 5, Episode 3Guest: Tiffany Andrews, Sales and Marketing Administrator, Myrtle Beach Convention
February 01, 2019
What Worries You About the Meetings Industry?
I reached out to meeting planners and others in our industry about what worries them most.The
December 28, 2015
Eight great Northern California off-site venues
With its boundless spirit of creativity and innovation, Northern California is home to arts and cultural treasures, an inimitable food and wine scene
May 13, 2021
Development Boom in Omaha Is a Game Changer for Meetings and Conventions
Think you know Omaha, Nebraska? You might want to think again. This Heartland hub is in the midst of a major evolution that will change the face
May 01, 2023
The Massive New Omni PGA Frisco Is a Golf Resort Game-Changer
When describing the new Omni PGA Frisco Resort, Director of Sales and Marketing Gus Tejeda keeps coming back to one line: One resort, endless
October 04, 2018
Q&A: Paul A. Greenberg on Hospitality Industry Ethics
For the first of two (or more) Friday With Joan articles on ethics, I chose to highlight this interview with Paul A. Greenberg, a
April 15, 2015
Switzerland is both historic and cutting-edge
With a perpetual eye on progress, innovation and evolution are Swiss constants—especially in the meetings, conventions and incentives market,
January 15, 2015
Prompting posts is now ‘socially acceptable’
Remember when keynote speakers and moderators were perturbed to see people texting, tweeting or posting during their presentation?Now, in most
January 15, 2015
Eastern Iowa is business-ready, with extra off-session pursuits
Mingling work and play in Eastern Iowa’s group-friendly destinations is a cinch for planners, as the region is filled with world-class
April 01, 2021
It’s Time to Plan for Puerto Rico
It’s time to plan for Puerto Rico. When you plan your event in our Island paradise, your attendees can look forward to turquoise deep dives, warm
June 28, 2018
Southwest Missouri Is Stacked With Cultural Venues
The southwest region of Missouri has a secret: its three main towns, Springfield, Joplin and Branson, have a rich and diverse mix of art and
June 24, 2014
Creative reinvention is the theme around New York City
First in 1939, and then again 50 years ago in 1964, New York City hosted the World’s Fair at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, each time
March 27, 2019
Florida Is Bursting With New Hotel and Meeting Space Projects
The booming hotel and resort industry is enjoying an especially fruitful time in Florida, with an explosion of new infrastructure and updates to
February 18, 2014
Ireland's deluxe hotels exude history and charm
Whether it’s savoring exquisite cuisine in a 19th century drawing room where the Irish Constitution was signed or watching for nesting swans on
April 11, 2022
Two Surveys Say Meetings Industry on the Rebound
A pair of recent studies point to a rapidly rebounding meetings and
January 01, 1997
Resorts
What becomes a legend most? In the case of some of the nation’s most historic resort hotels, a multimillion-dollar makeover that preserves
January 21, 2014
New developments keep Arkansas fresh for meetings
One of Arkansas’ nicknames is “Land of Opportunity,” and with the current uptick in development, that moniker is well-deserved.