The death of an attendee at NeoCon 2018, held in Chicago’s
December 10, 2018
Independent Life: Independent Event Planners Must Clearly Define Their Market Position
Who was the first person to walk on the Moon? Neil Armstrong. Who was the first person to fly over the Atlantic Ocean in a plane? Charles Lindbergh.
December 10, 2018
10 Essential Event Budget Tips for Better SMM and a Better Bottom Line
Meetings are big investments. At my company, Meeting Sites Resource, just
December 09, 2018
Independent Life: Every Independent Event Planner Is an Entrepreneur
Editor's Note: Following is the first installment of Independent Life, a monthly column by meetings industry
December 07, 2018
Northwest Florida Scores Big With Teambuilding Adventures
Northwest Florida—or Florida’s Panhandle—which includes the Emerald Coast, Pensacola, South Walton, Panama City Beach and
December 06, 2018
Ethics: What Your Meetings Colleagues Say
What do your peers have to say about industry ethics and ethical behavior?The times—given the ethics allegations and questions surrounding
December 06, 2018
PGA of America to Relocate to Frisco With Massive Omni Hotels-Backed Development
It seems like just yesterday that the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters at The Star and the Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star
December 05, 2018
MPI Names 2019 Board Members
MPI announced its 2019 International Board of Directors and 2019 MPI
December 04, 2018
Q&A: Recruiters Talk Ethics and Job Interviews
I was curious to know how recruiters for positions in our industry saw the issue of ethics playing out from job candidates and from those seeking to
December 04, 2018
Marriott Data Breach: Class Action Lawsuit Filed
Baltimore-based law firm Murphy, Falcon & Murphy, along with co-
December 04, 2018
Marriott to Pay for Passports Affected by Data Breach
Following the discovery and public announcement of
December 03, 2018
Indie Planner Association Offers Healthcare Plan
Meeting Planners Unite, an association of independent meeting planners that was formed in the wake of the Marriott International commission cuts in
December 03, 2018
San Francisco Settlement Ends Marriott Strikes
UNITE HERE Local 2 hotel union workers ratified an agreement with
December 03, 2018
Light Up Your Event With Sugar Cubes: An LED Experience
Technology. Technology. Technology. It can be overwhelming just trying to keep up...Every year I’m seeing technology touching and
November 30, 2018
GCB Director Matthias Schultze Receives JMIC Award
Matthias Schultze, managing director of the German Convention Bureau (GCB), was
November 30, 2018
Sweetheart of the Rodeo: A Love Letter to California’s Cow Palace and the Grand National Rodeo
An old event venue can be as comfortable as a well-worn cowboy boot. Sure, it may look a little worse for the wear, but it’s proven itself over
November 30, 2018
Potential Marriott Data Breach Fine Reinforces Need for Meeting Planner Security Measures
Marriott International is taking a $126 million hit to pay for the
November 30, 2018
Endeavor Hospitality Names Shannon Colbert as VP of Sales & Marketing
NEW YORKEndeavor Hospitality Group announced today the appointment of Shannon Colbert as vice president of sales and marketing. Colbert joined the
November 29, 2018
Sweethearts (and True Stars) of the Grand National Rodeo
Meetings Today’s Tyler Davidson saddled up for behind-the-scenes access to the
November 29, 2018
Sweethearts (and True Stars) of the Grand National Rodeo
Meetings Today’s Tyler Davidson saddled up for behind-the-scenes access to the