All posts by Christine Loomis

What to do, where to stay, what to experience — Greater Miami is a city on the move.

Whatever type of meeting you have and wherever it’s held, understanding your legal obligations — whether under U.S. law or the laws of the local jurisdiction — should be among your first steps in the planning process.

There are many benefits to taking the CAE exam, even if you don’t pass it the first time.

Corporations are also leaning into greater sustainability, coming into planning with a range of requirements for their meetings and conventions.

This new year is already showing signs of a bright picture, as professional meeting and event planners worldwide are taking another glance through the proverbial crystal ball for events, seeing some positive event trends while dealing with several planner’s pain points.

The presence of golf and spa amenities at a resort can be a registration draw for attendees who want to take advantage of them before or after core meeting functions, as well as for spouses planning to attend.

From a planner’s perspective, 2024 still looks positive, even though budgeting continues to be an unresolved problem — and the number one most challenging aspect of event planning.

Meeting planners need to know how to prepare a strategic plan for their events because at some point, they’ll face an unexpected crisis.

Food and beverage predictions for 2024 show there will be more vibrant and bold culinary palettes and flavors with lighter and healthier dishes.

In a world still bickering over climate change, U.S. convention centers have made giant steps in reducing meetings’ carbon footprint.