January 2018 brought a new era of increased transparency and vetted ethics and compliance into the medical meetings industry.

Suppose a planner arranges for a group to drive between several restaurants for a dine-around. The planner checks a map to estimate the travel times based on the shortest routes between restaurants.

Twenty years ago, most planners depended on binders, folders and other paper-based systems. My, how things have changed.

Have you ever worked with a meeting or event industry supplier who meshes so well with your vision it’s simply startling? You know the ones — they are organized, effective and deliver on their promises each and every time.

Planning diverse/multicultural corporate meetings was once a niche endeavor for planners because attendees, speakers and panelists were predominately white males. Those days are steadily coming to an end.

While the potential for risk may be low, with safety and security issues, the cost can be astronomical.