Q&A: Paula Stratman Rigling and Kaitlyn Rigling (Mother and Daughter Working in Hospitality)

Paula has a much better memory than I. I remembered that we met through ASAE, the American Society of Association Executives. Paula said it was at

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Civana and 1440 Multiversity Usher in a New Era of Well-Being for Attendees

Wellness has been a major trend in the meetings industry and beyond for the past several years, and it’s being taken to a new level with two

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ASAE: Active Shooter Mitigation Strategies for Events

799 killed and 1,418 wounded in 250 incidents.These are the sobering statistics for multiple casualty events in the U.S. between 2000 and 2017,

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Bridging Generations, Practicing Vulnerability and Leading with Empathy

Season 3, Episode 12  Guest: Joe Marcy, Business Development Executive at the Monterey County CVB How

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How to Improve Employee Recruitment and Retention

Surprise! As surveys of hundreds of the world’s most successful and innovative companies show, having more time, money or manpower isn’t the secret

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Las Vegas’ Business Elite Lend Insight Into Their Success

The Las Vegas and Southern Nevada market is a singular study in innovation and adaptability, entrepreneurship, capital investment, branding and sales

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‘Power’ Trip: Live From San Juan, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico may have lost power for a well-publicized few hours last week, but I could feel nothing but electricity from the moment I landed on

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Salamander’s Sheila C. Johnson Is a Success Story for the Ages

When Sheila C. Johnson purchased Palm Harbor, Fla.’s failing Innisbrook Golf

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4 Drive-To Locales Have Groups Revved to Hit the Road

As drive-to meetings gain in popularity nationwide in response to rising airfares and excessive fees, certain destinations are taking vigorous

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Plan Environmentally Friendly Meetings and Events in Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs

Sustainability is no longer a “buzz word” in conversations or a trending topic for meeting planners to take into consideration when organizing events

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A Las Vegas Coronavirus Comeback Story

The hospitality and meetings industries are at a standstill as the COVID-19 crisis levels its crippling effect on travel and public gatherings of any

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Los Angeles and West Hollywood boast top-tier venues

The Force is strong with Los Angeles, following the City Council’s recent approval of construction of legendary filmmaker George Lucas’

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Zeroing in on the biggest international travel issues

The world is changing. That’s indisputable. But for meeting planners, a host of political, economic and safety issues can have especially far-

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East Coast gaming properties optimistic about future

From Foxwoods’ 25th anniversary to MGM Resorts International’s growing Maryland to Massachusetts footprint, celebration, anticipation and

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Tennessee venues honor history and fortitude

From the Mississippi Delta to the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee is abundant with sites pertaining to America’s social and cultural heritage

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Versed in Crisis Management, Meetings Outlook in Puerto Rico is Optimistic

Resiliency and perseverance are two defining descriptors of Puerto Rico. As with everyone else around the world, meeting professionals in Puerto

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Animal Sanctuaries in Upstate New York Enrich Meetings

Last November 2016, I visited the Wolf Conservation Center (WCC) in South Salem,

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The Z: How Gen Z Was Included and Where They Belonged at IMEX America 2023

A lovely friend of mine by the name of Laura Lewis once said to me, “IMEX is the Disney World of the meetings and events industry.”   I

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Best Practices for Medical and Pharma Meetings

In its “Pharma Medical Affairs 2020 and beyond” report, leading global consultancy McKinsey & Company describes “a rapidly

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Miami and Fort Lauderdale reenergize with updates

Miami and Fort Lauderdale experienced unprecedented growth in the past year with myriad new hotels, renovations of existing and historic properties,

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