No destination in the world is better known for its love of massive celebrations as New Orleans, with its motto “laissez les bon temps rouler”—“let
July 28, 2020
NCBMP Chair Jason Dunn Fights for Equality in the Meetings Industry and Beyond
Jason Dunn took the reins as chairman of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) in late 2019, and while accepting the leading
July 23, 2020
Communicating Like a Boss
How do our communication techniques play a role in the trajectory of our success? At every turn, we’re given opportunities to amplify others
July 22, 2020
7 Clever Ways to Market and Promote Your Virtual Event
Building digital and hybrid events while staying one step ahead of
July 21, 2020
How 3 CVBs Worked With Planners to Save or Reschedule 2020 Meetings
The MICE industry was mercilessly
July 20, 2020
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
July 16, 2020
F&B With Tracy Stuckrath: From COVID to Food Allergies and Beyond
Buffets? Gone. And don’t even think about a donut wall! The meetings F&B environment has been disrupted flatter than a collapsed
July 15, 2020
On Demand Webinar - Hybrid Events: What You Need to Know Now
Aired July 15, 2020 Presented by McNeel Keenan
July 15, 2020
Hybrid Events: What You Need to Know Now
Aired July 15, 2020 Presented by McNeel Keenan CEUS
July 15, 2020
How to Recruit Underrepresented Professionals for the Next Generation of Leaders
As co-authors, we were excited by the response to our first collaborative article underscoring the
July 14, 2020
Black Destination Leaders Answer ‘5 Questions About Race’ in Powerful Video
A powerful video from meetings industry leaders illustrating the sting of racism in very personal terms premiered July 14 during Destination
July 14, 2020
7 Tips to Keep Meetings and Events F&B Safe and Sustainable
Food and beverage is typically the most expensive line item on a meeting budget, and the growing list of attendee dietary needs is one of the driving
July 09, 2020
Maintaining Mindfulness in a Chaotic Time With Lee Papa
Furloughs. Layoffs. An economy-crippling pandemic with seemingly no end in sight.Who could’ve predicted the tumult that would enter our lives
July 09, 2020
15 Wellness and Mindfulness Techniques for Chaotic Times
What does wellness mean to you? Maybe your definition has been altered this year while navigating a world that seems to be turned upside down amid a
July 08, 2020
How to Select a Speaker for a Virtual Meeting
“Pivot to virtual” has been the phrase most often used by groups considering a move of their meetings from physical (also called “face to face,” “f2f
July 08, 2020
What Does an Uncertain Future Hold for Association Planners and Association Meetings?
It’s no secret that association planners face challenges that are unique to their sector in the MICE industry—and the coronavirus
July 07, 2020
What Will Incentive Travel Look Like in 2020 and 2021?
Every facet of the MICE industry has been hit hard by the
July 05, 2020
Celebrity Chef Ryan DePersio Offers His Italian Cuisine Skills Virtually
If the quarantine has added 5 lbs. to your waistline, we understand. But it isn’t worth it if you’re eating junk.Try this: Eat like an
June 30, 2020
Puerto Rico Announces Reopening Dates and Details
Puerto Rico will reopen for in-bound tourism on July 15. The Caribbean destination and U.S. territory said it has
June 26, 2020
Provide Event Feedback to Your CSM
Meeting and event planners should remember to provide a post-event survey to their CSM to help them better do their job. [Related