Barbara Scofidio
On Site at Meet Well: The Premier Conference on Wellness at Meetings
From Tai Chi to aromatherapy, attendees at the premier Meet Well conference, held last week in Las Vegas, experienced dozens of wellness touches that they could take back to their own events.
Does a CMP Help Get You Hired?
How important is having a CMP when planners go through the hiring process? We asked 5 members of our editorial advisory board their opinions.
Video Tips for Planners From YouTube’s Most Viral Videos
Rather than a cold and formal narrator, use a regular, relatable guy (or gal) that your audience wants to become friends with.
The 4 Best Places to Find Meeting Planner Jobs
Look beyond the general job-search portals to specialized industry web sites for the best selection of meeting planner jobs.
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5 Meetings Industry Events You Shouldn’t Miss This Year
The meetings industry's major convention, IMEX 2016 attracted 3,250 exhibiting companies and 3,216 hosted buyers from 60 countries.
Sneaky Wellness: New Term from the Prevue-IRF Meet Well Conference
The Meet Well attendees referred to practicing "sneaky wellness," in other words, finding ways to sneak in healthy elements regardless.
3 Lessons on Teamwork From “Good Will Hunting”
"Why does he hang out with those retarded gorillas? Because any one of them, if he asked them to, would take a bat to their head. That’s called loyalty."
Attendees Mastermind Their Own Spa Experiences at The Grove Resort & Spa
Specialized spa experiences pamper visiting groups to the newly opened The Grove Resort & Spa.
Life Without Uber and Lyft: One City’s Story
Last year, the City of Austin started requiring ride-hailing companies, both ride-share companies and taxis, to fingerprint its drivers, and both Uber and Lyft pulled out in protest.
Attendee Security Top of Mind for Planners
"We're looking to find more incentive destinations within the U.S. and Canada, so we can rotate every other year with international destinations."
Magic Bank Taps New Niche in Corporate Gifting
"Every gifting opportunity, whether it's a small or grand gesture, is a chance to make an extraordinary impact and stand out in the crowd."
5 Unexpected Texan Experiences
For a fun foodie experience, Susie’s South Forty Candy Factory in Midland is the Guinness World Record-Holder for the largest piece of toffee.
Wellness Takes Center Stage at Salamander Hotels
“Planners are constantly seeking out wellness-centric experiences to encourage mental and physical well-being among attendees."
Meal Caps Not Keeping Up With F&B Cost Increases
“You can get a hot breakfast at the Westin in St. Louis for $40 and a similar breakfast at the Westin in Times Square will cost $75.”