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
April 06, 2020
Disney Events Magic That Fills the Air With Song
Hello all. I hope you are secure and safe! Our prayers are with you. I received the biggest kick in the world a few weeks ago when Disney—
April 03, 2020
9 Unforgettable Cruises on Florida Waters
Florida is surrounded by water, with the churning waves of the Atlantic Ocean on the east coast and the calm Gulf of Mexico on the west coast—plus
April 03, 2020
Why You Should Host Agriculture Meetings at Ag Colleges and Universities
A global powerhouse in producing food and animal feed for U.S. consumption and international trade, the Midwest is a prime location for agriculture-
April 03, 2020
Casual, ‘Ad Hoc’ Meeting Spaces Are a Convention Center Design Trend
The changing demographics of the business world and evolving customer preferences have resulted in a trend of “ad hoc” meeting spaces
April 02, 2020
A Coronavirus Communication Lesson From the API Community
This is all so different from any crisis I’ve lived through professionally. On 9/11, I was in Texas about to start day two of a two-day training
April 01, 2020
Los Angeles Holds the Most Unique Venues in the US
Only in Los Angeles can you find the most unique venues in the U.S. Los Angeles is home to the most unique, top-tier venues in
April 01, 2020
4 Tennessee Banquet Venues with a View
It’s an unwritten rule that all meals taste better with a view. Luckily for meeting planners organizing gatherings in Tennessee, there are no
April 01, 2020
Boston’s Performing Arts Venues Put on a Show for Meetings and Events
In September 2019, the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority Board
March 31, 2020
Live Events Community Launches Coalition to Lobby for Coronavirus Aid
While the hospitality community and Meetings Mean Business Coalition lobby the Trump Administration for government relief on behalf of a
March 31, 2020
The Weekly Wrap: Coronavirus Risk Management and More
Editor’s note: This information was accurate at the time of recording, March 26, 2020. We are monitoring and updating as new
March 31, 2020
The Weekly Wrap: Coronavirus Risk Management and More
Editor’s note: This information was accurate at the time of recording, March 26, 2020. We are monitoring and updating as new
March 30, 2020
Case Study: 5 Pandemic Safety Tips for High-Level Summits
Planning an event for March 4 as the COVID-19 virus was beginning its initial arc in the U.S. was a challenge unlike any
March 29, 2020
11 Historical Venues in Georgia That Will Charm Attendees
From storied theatres that once hosted musical greats like Louis Armstrong, to beautifully maintained Colonial-era gardens, there’s no shortage of
March 29, 2020
8 Offsite Venues That Show Off Hawai`i’s History and Natural Beauty
The lineup of offsite venues across Hawai`i showcases the best attributes of Kaua`i, Island of Hawai`i, Maui and O`ahu, namely their natural
March 27, 2020
Imaginative Venues in New York State Elevate Group Gatherings
My first Meetings Today story, published in August 2004, covered the revival of New York’s Catskill Mountain region for groups. Renaissance
March 27, 2020
Las Vegas Rebooks 3 Coronavirus-Postponed Events
Las Vegas has rebooked three events that cancelled their dates following the
March 27, 2020
4 Ways to Bond Under the Sun in the Inland Empire
The “Inland Empire” is a Southern California region that is somewhat of a hidden treasure. East of bustling Los Angeles, the cities that