Sue Pelletier
Business Travel Optimism on the Rebound
A new survey from GBTA finds business travel professionals gaining in confidence as new patterns, policies and technologies redefine the industry.
Cities Leaning into Sports Events
Sports events are a big business — one that more cities are working to attract as part of their overall group business strategy.
New Way Meetings Can Do Some Good
Check out Do Some Good, an app that can help amplify your meeting’s positive impact story.
Check Out This New, Free Vendor Directory
A new, free vendor directory now is available with no fees, no middlemen, no algorithmic premium placement, and up-front pricing info.
Exclusive: Force Majeure and the Government Shutdown
Could force majeure come into play for meetings and events affected by the U.S. government shutdown?
Where AI and Legality Collide
AI can be a good productivity tool for meeting and event planners, but there are some potential legal concerns to keep in mind.
Incentive Industry Shifts from Extravagance to Relevance
The incentive industry is adapting to today’s realities of escalating costs and geopolitical risks, as well as evolving workplace values, according to new IRF/SITE research.
Event Neurodivergent Inclusivity Framework Launches at IMEX
A new standardized framework for neurodivergent inclusivity in event design officially launched at IMEX America 2025 — and IMEX achieves the highest level.
Give Your Attendees a Movement Break
Here are some tips on how to help attendees boost their cognitive performance by incorporating movement breaks into meetings.
Exclusive: ECA’s Tommy Goodwin on the Government Shutdown
The Exhibition and Conferences Alliance’s Tommy Goodwin explains the potential fallout of the government shutdown for the industry.
Bring Gen Z Workplace Values to Events
To engage Gen Z in meetings and events, weave in what they value in their workplace.
Finding the Right C-Suite Retreat Property
There is no shortage of great properties for C-suite retreats, but the trick is to match the property to the retreat’s goals.
Marriott Rolls Out More Value-Adds
At a recent Marriott Convention & Resort Network event in Boston, execs outlined some key value-adds for large groups, from double points to carbon offsets.
On Location: Boston
Boston, sometimes humbly called the Hub of the Universe, was definitely the hub for amazing experiences at a recent Marriott CRN event.













