Barbara Scofidio
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.”
3 Theme Party Ideas from Rock Concerts
Work with your event planner to create a focal point for your theme party. Not only can you use it for promotion, but it will help keep the event in the minds of attendees long after it ends.
3 Fun Activities for All Ages
Millennials might snub their noses at golf, while many aging Boomers prefer to skip the adrenaline-pumping activities on the agenda. We turned to experts in three cities—Atlanta, Greenville and Naples—for ideas.
Thoughtful Contracts Can Protect Against Zika Damages
“In our case, Zika did not fall under force majeure. We ended up staying with our original resort and moving the meeting to September, which is the end of winter there."
Compliance Challenges Pharma Planners’ Hotel Picks
Red flags for compliance departments include five-star ratings, resort or gaming destinations, such as Phoenix or Las Vegas; and on-site facilities, such as golf, a nightclub or a spa.
Wellness + Luxury On Board Silversea Cruises
Silversea's wellness activities include yoga and pilates classes, both on board and on shore, and a free spa massage treatment.
3 Things Planners Can Learn About Sponsorships From the Super Bowl
Think of your sponsors as the spokespersons for your event and partner with them every way you can, from including them in planning focus groups or committees to having them hand out awards
New and Meaningful: A Punjammies Pajama Bar
The Punjammies Pajama Bar lets attendees choose from lounge pants, tops and robes that they can take back to their rooms and then home.
What’s New Downtown in 5 Florida Cities
Tampa's Heights Market will feature eateries headed up by local chefs along with two event spaces and a rooftop social area.
Check Out Our Newest Visionary Summit: Navigating Global Meetings & Incentives
Registration, hotel and F&B are complimentary; space is limited. Qualified meeting planners will receive 5.5 CEUs from the CIC.
3 Ethics Lessons for Meeting Planners From “The Godfather”
Channel Marlon Brando if you must and realize that there is always a solution. Don't offend the individual who put you in the stressful situation or freak out on those who can help you get out of it.
Check Out Our Global Meeting Planning Summit Agenda
The Global Meeting Planning Summit opens on Monday, May 22, with site visits of the host hotels, Hotel 50 Bowery and Dream Downtown, followed by an evening reception on the rooftop of The Knickerbocker Hotel.
Four Seasons Formalizes Buyouts
A new web site breaks down each property according to which category it falls under, exclusives or buyouts (or both), as well as other criteria.
4 Event Venues From Your Favorite Films
In the Covent Garden section of London is Rules restaurant, the oldest in the city and the site of a famous scene from the 2015 James Bond film Spectre.
