With rising food and beverages prices and fewer menu options being offered at hotels and resorts, today’s planners are adapting to new service trends and getting a bit more modest with their F&B budget.
Full StoryAssociation Conventions & Facilities magazine proudly presents the designees of our America’s Premier Convention Centers for 2024.
Full Story“Culture fit” is not an unheard-of concept in hiring — when either hiring employees or vendors for an event, but it’s especially important when expanding a meeting planner’s DEI ambitions.
Full StoryWhat exactly is an association meeting planner, and what steps do you take to become one?
Full StoryIn a world still bickering over climate change, U.S. convention centers have made giant steps in reducing meetings’ carbon footprint.
Full StoryConfidence among meeting professionals is notably stronger this year than last, according to Michelle Mason, president and CEO, ASAE, the center for association leadership.
Full StoryFinding the ideal visuals to engage attendees is part art, part science and requires due diligence on the part of today’s meeting planners.
Full StoryThese emerging cities are entering the meetings and events scene, raising their profile to appeal to planners seeking to offer innovative and appealing options.
Full StoryKeeping attendees safe and secure is the focus of all planners, but a rise on crime, gun violence, and even natural disasters, is making it much more difficult for association planners.
Full StoryAs the face-to-face events industry continues to stage a post-pandemic comeback, it’s time for planners to reassess their strategies and retool their toolboxes. A variety of aspects to planning a trade show or event have changed as exhibitors, suppliers and planners return to the conference rooms and show floors. And as for attendees, it’s not […]
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