All posts by Nancy Mueller

Although the COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed around the world, international incentives — and international travel overall — still lags far behind the progress made as domestic travel surges.

When your goal is to reward, relax and reset in a unique and innovative venue, theme-parks have it all: family friendly attractions, interactive outdoor adventures, safe animal encounters, and more.

Ask any planner what tops their list of desirables, and health and safety protocols, accessibility, affordability and all-inclusive amenities win out every time. Enter gaming resorts, which continue to thrive even during the COVID-19 pandemic, as a popular venue choice for planners.

Beyond the basics of water and energy savings, and “reduction and reuse” of materials, sustainability has grown to include social considerations and “thriving economic practices,” among four core components outlined by the Events Industry Council in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

When it comes to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace and community, 2020 proved to be a year of reckoning. Conversations are ever-evolving as previously unspoken experiences come to light.

Today’s leading edge organizations are now including economic, environmental and social programs for a more holistic and integrated approach to their company’s efforts.

One of most effective business tools for nurturing and developing partner relationships in the meetings industry is the Request for Proposal document. Here are tips on perfecting your next RFP.

Thanks to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout across the U.S., the meetings industry is embracing the challenge of moving forward. And for a destination with easy airport access, sunny, balmy weather year-round, stellar beaches, plenty of outdoor spaces, and a culturally rich environment, Florida, the “Sunshine State,” ranks high. Today’s event organizers cite attendee health and […]

One of the greatest opportunities for corporate meeting and conference organizers lies in the ability to reach a broader audience and be more inclusive through the offerings of virtual programs.

Whether hosting meetings live, online, or as a hybrid of the two, creating engaging entertainment value is key to boosting audience attendance, morale and learning…