NeoCon Death Triggers Lawsuit

The death of an attendee at NeoCon 2018, held in Chicago’s

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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.

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10 Essential Event Budget Tips for Better SMM and a Better Bottom Line

Meetings are big investments. At my company, Meeting Sites Resource, just

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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

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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

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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

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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

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MPI Names 2019 Board Members

MPI announced its 2019 International Board of Directors and 2019 MPI

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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

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Marriott Data Breach: Class Action Lawsuit Filed

Baltimore-based law firm Murphy, Falcon & Murphy, along with co-

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Marriott to Pay for Passports Affected by Data Breach

Following the discovery and public announcement of

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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

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San Francisco Settlement Ends Marriott Strikes

UNITE HERE Local 2 hotel union workers ratified an agreement with

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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

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GCB Director Matthias Schultze Receives JMIC Award

Matthias Schultze, managing director of the German Convention Bureau (GCB), was

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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

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Potential Marriott Data Breach Fine Reinforces Need for Meeting Planner Security Measures

Marriott International is taking a $126 million hit to pay for the

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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

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Sweethearts (and True Stars) of the Grand National Rodeo

Meetings Today’s Tyler Davidson saddled up for behind-the-scenes access to the

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Sweethearts (and True Stars) of the Grand National Rodeo

Meetings Today’s Tyler Davidson saddled up for behind-the-scenes access to the

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