All posts by Maura Keller

The topic of the long-term effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on industries has been bandied about in all sectors of the world. The meetings and events industry is no exception.

While executive retreats can be extremely effective for helping executives renew themselves, creating retreats that are effective and not seen as a waste of an executive’s time, is paramount.

As a result of surging crime nationally and globally, security costs for events may be higher as organizers may need to hire additional security personnel or take other precautions to ensure the safety of attendees.

The meetings industry is constantly afflux with evolving tools that make the corporate meeting event planning and attendance experience streamlined.

Historic venues are excellent options for meetings and events given their unique ambiance, cultural and historical value, and memorable setting.

Casino resorts offer competitive pricing for luxury and entertainment, and act like a one-stop shop for meeting planners and attendees.

While most disruptions are unpredictable and uncontrollable, evaluating and managing the inherent risk of meetings and conventions is paramount in an age of unpredictability.

It is vital that meeting planners thoroughly evaluate and select the ideal entertainment options to keep attendees engaged.

Being a meeting planner often requires a person to be a project manager, emergency preparedness specialist and crisis management expert — all rolled into one. But what key elements go into finding that “perfect” supplier or venue?

Now that the pandemic has waned and cruising is getting back to normal, more and more meeting planners are turning their sights to the horizon and considering hosting a corporate meeting or incentive trip on a cruise.