How New Orleans Took Mardi Gras Virtual 

Although COVID-19 put a damper on New Orleans’ signature event, Mardi Gras, a city that has a well-earned reputation for resiliency wouldn’t let the

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Mardi Gras for All Y’all screenshot.

Chef Paul’s Virtual Chocolate Experiences Are a Sweet Treat for Groups

The Cerbelli Team has traveled the world with celebrity chocolatier and chef Paul Joachim,

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A Meeting Planner's Guide to the Most Prominent Hotels and Event Venues in South Carolina

South Carolina is a state that is built around the tourism and hospitality industries. Each year, the hospitality industry contributes $29 billion to

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North Charleston Coliseum. Photo Credit: Explore Charleston

4 Ways to Incorporate Improv Into Meeting Planning

I’ve been offering applied improv programs for groups for the past 30 years and teaching people how the tools of improv can improve their personal

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Cvent Acquires Event Marketing Platform Splash

Meeting and event technology giant Cvent recently acquired Splash, an event

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Cvent CEO Reggie Aggarwal. Photo Credit: Cvent

Hybrid Meetings - Virtual Audience Engagement by Speakers

There are more distractions to take a virtual audience member’s attention away from your session than an in-person audience member. On top

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Enter The Zoom Room for Engaging Virtual Teambuilding

If words like “pandemic” and “lockdown” are the new terms describing our lifestyle, then “pivot” would be the new

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6 Easy Steps to Defeat Virtual Meetings Fatigue

The Zoom Fatigue struggle is real! Let’s face it: Many people are turned off by having to attend yet another meeting on what’s become the ubiquitous

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John Chen presenting to a virtual audience

Virtual Tools and Hybrid Meetings in Raleigh

COVID-19 has upended the meetings industry in many ways, but perhaps one of the most significant shifts is in how we use virtual technology to do

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Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley Social-Distanced  Ballroom

How You Can Tap L.A.’s 5 Most Iconic Movie Locations for Meetings and Events

The motion picture industry, which started in

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Photo of Hollywood sign in Los Angeles at sunset.

Record-Breaking Number of Events Held in First Half of 2024

The average number of events increased by 52% in 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to a

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Event Growth 2024

How CVBs Are Using Virtual Tech to Help Meeting Planners Scout Destinations

Site inspections and FAM tours are some of the main tools in a CVB’s toolbox when convincing planners to bring their meetings and events to a

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7 Clever Ways to Market and Promote Your Virtual Event

Building digital and hybrid events while staying one step ahead of

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5 Ways to Create a Must-See Virtual Presentation

As a keynote speaker, over the past 20 years I’ve had the distinct pleasure of presenting at, serving as master of ceremonies for, and moderating

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Scott Steinberg

Hybrid Meetings: Virtual Audience Engagement by Speakers

There are more distractions to take a virtual audience member’s attention away from your session than an in-person audience member. On top

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A Virtual Drag Bingo Program That Will Have Attendees in Stitches

Happy New Year! It’s 2021 and we are finally back to normal! What a difference a day makes! NOT! Okay…we have months more of this headache to

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Elevate Your Event in Ocean City, MD: Top Meeting Hotels with Unmatched Coastal Charm

Ocean City, Maryland, has long been celebrated for its stunning beaches and vibrant boardwalk, but it’s also making waves as a premier destination

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Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront Suites

The Magic Is in the Collaboration

At Disney Meetings & Events, we believe that the most memorable experiences are created through collaboration. Our world-renowned experts are

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Virtual Visionaries

With 16 years of broadcast experience and 14 years handling live events, Emilie Barta has taken a leadership role in the rapidly evolving world of

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The Art of Meeting in Dallas

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