Tips & Trends

Bytes - Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

It doesn’t get more star-studded than the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills during awards season, and planners looking to experience Hollywood glitz—and hoping for a celebrity siti...

Getting maximum engagement with gamification is child's play

Gamification is one of the hot trends in the meetings industry, but what exactly is it? Simply put, gamification is the use of game mechanics in a no...

Recent Blogs

When hotels eliminate services...

Eisenstodt Joan

You explained your group's needs to the hotel in a thorough RFP. You did a site inspection to ensure that what you saw on the web site and what was provided in a proposal were what you'd receive....Read full story »

Need your meeting ‘summarized’? I’ve got your guy!

Zachary Chouteau

Dale Irvin has trademarked himself the Professional Summarizer, and I have to believe he’s the best in the biz. Okay, he’s possibly the only one in the biz, but if you’re hosting a c...Read full story »

Risks and Rewards: Crowd Sourcing an Event for 30,000 People

Elizabeth Glau, CMP

Have you thought about giving up more control of your conference? What is holding you back? There is no guarantee your attendees will achieve their goals and objectives, even if you continue to plan y...Read full story »

Destination Close-Ups

Close-Up: Maui

More CoverageClose-Up Maui - 5 Outstanding Off-SitesClose-Up Maui - Getting There Boasting a verdant green landscape contrasting with hues of vibrant ocean blue, Maui offers up the natural, rural sple...
More CoveragePlanning Oprah's Trip of a LifetimePlanning Pow WowWorld Affairs Planning an international event but not sure “where in the world” to get started? Here are a few notable venues availabl...
The best way to a group’s heart just may be through its stomach. And Maryland packs a lot of flavor into a relatively small state, with an evolving culinary scene that provides myriad options fo...
No wonder Las Vegas is America’s leading trade show destination and global visitor magnet. With seductions up and down the Strip and in resurgent downtown, “Sin City” is the ultimate...
Ancient land of saints and scholars, the Emerald Isle casts a magic spell with its uniquely green landscapes, centuries-old cities and soaring sea cliffs. While less enchanting times past contributed ...
As a progressive college town bolstered by a strong creative arts landscape, it’s not surprising that Madison, Wis., is home to a number of top-notch museums and galleries. What might surprise s...

Going Places

Brian Jones named director of sales and marketing for The Pierre, a Taj Hotel in New York. Jon...
The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club announced two additions to its sales team, as Charles Mullins...
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants promoted Brett Orlando to regional director of operations for the b...

Gifts & Gadgets

Grab It and Go

Brightly colored personalized luggage straps emblazoned with your name or a favorite phrase make identifying your suitcase on a baggage claim carousel a breeze. Personalized tags and handle wrappers ...

Hot Feet

If you’re going to be standing in the cold for a long time prepping for an event, keep your toes toasty with some heated insoles that can be cha...