Two hotel insiders detail how planners can build event RFPs that get noticed by sales reps and move negotiations toward ‘yes’

For the first time in 50 years, both the Democratic and Republican parties are seriously considering holding midterm conventions. Could some business events get bumped to make room in the host cities?

From the Mid-South to the Northeast, business events had to make last-minute decisions to ensure safety but also minimize financial loss. 

Veteran business event planner Heather Reid provides five contract considerations every planner should negotiate to safeguard their event logistics in 2026 and beyond.

Meeting planning veteran Heather Reid launched a contracts certification course for meeting and event planners.

The bipartisan Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workplace Act allows for the expansion of 529 education savings plans to cover the costs of post-secondary workforce training and credentialling programs.

Jill Blood, VP and general counsel for global meetings and events giant Maritz, shares five key contract snags, and how to overcome them, in this current, confusing climate.

Struggling with how to cope in a meetings and events environment that’s so hard to predict? Leading meetings industry attorney Joshua Grimes, Esq., offers eight critical tips to help you navigate these turbulent times.