Determining whether in-person or virtual is the best format for a given meeting will become an integral part of planning, at least more so than in the past.

These resorts typically have excellent meeting facilities as well as team-building opportunities — golf included, of course — and ample space for networking.

A  year ago, companies in the insurance and finance sectors had already started on a path to address racial imbalances. But the tragedy of George Floyd, and the widespread protests against police brutality and systemic racism that followed, put diversity, equity and inclusion — or “DEI” — on the front burner for many other industries. […]

Insurance and financial meeting planners are notorious for either getting too much into the weeds or including a lot of jargon to prove to the client that they know what they’re talking about when, in reality, the client may not really care about the details. Learning the skills to know what to say and how […]

The priority with the return of face-to-face meetings is understandably their safety, more so than their sustainability. Planners are first and foremost concerned with implementing distancing and sanitation protocols, as attendees’ immediate well-being takes precedence over that of the environment in the wake of COVID-19. But even if sustainability in some cases is put on […]

Gaming venues rely on guests playing in their casino, so they often offer discounts on room rates, meeting spaces and in-house entertainment to attract more meetings and conventions…

Meeting planners have always had to worry about protecting themselves from legal liability, but that will become even more important in the year ahead. ..

These Properties Are Ready To Welcome Guests Into 2021 And Beyond…

Not that long ago, when desktop computers were more common, home workers were pretty much stuck to the room where their computer was set up…

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has created chaos in the travel and hospitality industries…