Sue Pelletier
GMID Exclusive: Tracing the History of the Meetings Industry
Here’s a quick scan of the past and present generations of meeting and event planning, and the associations they brought to life.
What’s on for Global Meetings Industry Day 2024
Meetings industry organizations around the world are celebrating the power of events as part of the Global Meeting Industry Day on April 11. Here are a few of the many activities on the agenda.
Prevue Exclusive: Let’s Get Strategic About Swag
Trade show organizers and exhibitors spend millions every year on a wide variety of swag — much of which goes directly to the landfill. An merch expert explains why it doesn’t have to be that way.
Business Events in the Land Down Under
Reefs, ‘roos and the world’s oldest indigenous rainforest are just a few of the delights on offer for groups in Australia.
Prevue Exclusive: Samuel L. Thompson Jumps from Planner to DMO
Prevue speaks with Samuel L. Thompson, who just jumped from owning his own event management agency to a position with Visit Greater Palm Springs.
Prevue Exclusive: Skip Martin Harnesses the Power of Storytelling
Former Kool & the Gang lead vocalist Skip Martin shares tips on how to engage audiences of all generations through storytelling.
Mark Your Calendars: Business Events Industry Week 2024
Business Events Industry Week heads to Washington, D.C., April 8-11 for a week-long showcase of the $1 trillion-plus global business events industry.
Kid-friendly Events on the Rise
Meetings that include childcare are increasingly popular as more attendees seek to include pre- or post-event family time.
Generational Differences in Incentive Travel
While there are some things Gen Z and Baby Boomers have in common, there also are generational differences when it comes to incentive travel preferences.
International Women’s Day: Inspiring Inclusion
This year, the hope for International Women’s Day, March 8, is to inspire inclusion among women around the world — including those in the meetings and events industry.
Yes, You Can Fly Without an ID (Maybe)
Getting through airport security without a driver’s license or passport can be done — and I should know, because I did it. But it’s not an experience I would recommend.
Boycott Alternative SocialOffset Gaining Traction
Prevue talks with SocialOffset, a nonprofit designed to provide an alternative to boycotting destinations, about progress to date and what lies ahead.
If You Don’t Know About UFI, You Need To
UFI may not be a household name, but it is a powerhouse of information and resources for the global exhibition industry.
The Most and Least Stressful Airports
Air travel is stressful — we all know that. But some airports are more stressful to fly through than others.
