NEWS
Hospitality Industry Steps Up for Hurricane Victims
A little over a week as gone by since Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina and the hospitality industry is on the case.
#MeToo: Majority of Women Meeting Planners Have Been Sexually Harrassed
A majority of women meeting planners—56.4 percent—reported having been sexually harassed at some point in their careers, according to a soon-to-be-released joint survey of 708 women by Prevue and the Society of Incentive Travel Excellence. #MeToo
Naples Grande Beach Resort Enhances Meeting Tech & Design
The 474-room Naples Grande Beach Resort in Florida debuts a transformation to its 83,000 sf of meeting space on Sept. 23.
SPARK: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BLOG
The Pressure Test: How to Avoid Choking Under Stress
Have you ever noticed that the more pressure you feel, the more anxious you get and, therefore, the more likely you are to make a mistake?
7 Negotiating Strategies From the Pros
Do you loathe contract negotiations? To make it easier, we have compiled a collection of favorite negotiating strategies for meeting planners.
#MeToo Meets Meetings
Establishing code of conduct at events is now a top priority as nearly 60 percent of women event planners report having endured #MeToo moments.
10 Favorite Things to Do on Long Layovers
Road warriors share their 10 favorite things to do on long layovers at O'Hare International, Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson and DFW.
Miami Beach Incentivizes Cultural Events With New Grant Program
The Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA) announced four new grants as part of its new Tourism Advancement Program in an effort to enhance the city’s cultural tourism efforts.
New InterContinental San Diego Enhances the City’s Meetings Mix
The recent opening of the 400-room InterContinental San Diego will help out any planners in need of more space when meeting in this sunny destination.
