Day after day, Zoom meeting after Zoom meeting, hours spent at a desk—our brains need a break! In a time of routine and fatigue, a chance to
March 02, 2021
Benchmark Reveals 10 Meetings Trends as the Pandemic Wanes
While most everything has changed regarding in-person meetings and events since COVID-19 took the stage and decided not to leave, some elements of
March 01, 2021
Dunwoody Familiarization Tour Showcases Destination's Safe, Updated Meeting & Event Options
As 2020 came to a close, Discover Dunwoody hosted meeting and event planners from Maritz Global Events for “WeConnect Again,” a safe, socially
March 01, 2021
Florida’s Most Wide-Open Possibilities
As the world of meetings continues to evolve, so does Florida’s most dynamic meetings destination—Tampa Bay. From enhanced cleaning protocols and
March 01, 2021
5 Ways to Spice Up Your Next Virtual Meeting
With virtual meetings and conferences continuing into the Spring, attendee engagement is more crucial than ever. While slideshow presentations and
March 01, 2021
Live Events are Holding Strong in Orlando
Surf Expo 2021 continued Orlando’s streak of healthy, successful in-person events. Orlando continues to raise the bar for safe, in-person events,
March 01, 2021
Incorporating Wellness Into Your Meeting on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Danielle LeBreck and Jill Vance, the director of sales for The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel, discuss how you can incorporate wellness into
March 01, 2021
5 New Top-Shelf Events Facilities Help Las Vegas Up the Ante
While the pandemic put the freeze on many in-person meetings during the last year, Las Vegas was certainly not idle, with a full complement of major
March 01, 2021
Resources for Hybrid Meetings on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
Many meeting and event professionals agree that hybrid meetings will be part of the new normal as the industry recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic
February 26, 2021
On Demand Webinar - Managing Stress Through Mindfulness in Chaotic Times
Presented by Lee Papa
February 25, 2021
We Can Carry the World on Our Shoulders (most of the time)
How can we lead with excellence during times of great uncertainty and change? Tenacious powerhouse entrepreneur Tammy Dickerson, President & Lead
February 24, 2021
Marriott International Appoints Tony Capuano As New CEO
After the death of former president and CEO Arne Sorenson following his battle with pancreatic cancer,
February 23, 2021
Contract Tips for Working With Convention Centers During the Pandemic
Thanks to positive vaccination news and its subsequent rollout, meeting professionals are cautiously optimistic about the return of meetings and
February 22, 2021
10 Risk Management Tips for the In-Person Meetings Ramp-Up
Resiliency means being prepared for tomorrow. To thrive in the “next normal,” the meetings and events industry needs a complete mindset
February 22, 2021
Julius Solaris Leaves EventMB for Virtual and Hybrid Event Platform Swapcard
Meetings and events industry content veteran Julius Solaris left EventMB, a company he started and later sold to travel trade publishing company
February 18, 2021
Miami and Fort Lauderdale Meetings Industries Plan for Brighter Days
In December, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) announced its first major booking for 2021 since COVID-19 caused the
February 17, 2021
A History of DEI Acts, Bills and Executive Orders as Biden Begins Term
Editor’s Note: This is the fifth article in a DEI series authored by Greg DeShields and Zoe Moore, exploring diversity, equity
February 16, 2021
Greg DeShields Brings a Career Dedicated to DEI to Tourism Diversity Matters
A career-long leader in bringing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) education—and change—to tourism and related industries, Greg
February 16, 2021
Marriott International Announces Passing of President & CEO Arne M. Sorenson
Marriott International announced that Arne M. Sorenson, president and CEO, passed away February 15, 2021. In May 2019, the company announced that
February 12, 2021
How to Battle the COVID-19 Career Blues
As the CEO of BIZDEV: The International Association for Business Development and Strategic Partnerships, I’ve spent 25 years teaching Fortune 500