All posts by Christine Loomis

Any experienced meeting planner will tell you that no matter what budget you have to work with — large or modest — cutting costs is always top of mind. There’s a reason that cost cutting repeatedly comes up in education sessions across the meetings industry. It’s important, and planners are always devising creative ways to […]

By most accounts the meetings industry is in good shape. Could it be better?

Texas is a big state — the second largest in the country by size and population. Within its more than 268,000 square miles are some of the most popular meetings destinations in the country, each with its own distinct personality. IRVING Irving may not have the same global recognition as Dallas and Fort Worth, but […]

Golf courses, spas and business are by no means mutually exclusive. In fact, many of the resorts with top golf courses and sought-after spas also provide exemplary settings for meetings and business conferences. Amenities such as golf courses and spas offer multiple opportunities for team building and may boost registration. They’re ideal for meetings that […]

Marissa Torres, CMP, operations manager with COTC Events in South Florida, a Hosts Global member, believes tech’s impact on meetings will lessen

When it comes to deciding where to set a meeting, gaming resorts are often an excellent choice

There are many ways to evaluate and increase attendee engagement, one of the critical metrics for determining the success of a meeting, program or other corporate endeavor. But technology is by far the most comprehensive tool, and it comes in many forms. These days, it’s almost impossible for planners to keep up with technology. Not […]

Orlando was founded in 1875, almost 100 years before the first theme park arrived.

The health care meetings landscape is changing at a staggering pace

There’s something about the mountains, whether the cloud-piercing peaks of the Rockies, the high slopes of the Sierra Nevadas or the Appalachians folded into green forests and valleys in the east. Mountains can humble. Mountains can challenge. Mountains can inspire — all of which makes them ideal for corporate meetings and incentives. CALIFORNIA The Sierra […]