Sue Pelletier
Mountains of Innovation
Western destinations and properties are on the cutting edge of innovation for meetings and events.
Cvent 2023 Planner Sourcing Report: Optimism and Budgets at New Heights
The Cvent 2023 Planner Sourcing Report paints a picture of surging events — and planner optimism — despite shorter time frames and rising cost concerns that have planners and suppliers both struggling to do more with less.
The Collective Experience: Making Progress in DEI
The Collective Experience, Tourism Diversity Matters’ 2023 conference, amplified how promoting diversity, equity and inclusion benefits everyone — and that we still have a lot of work to do to realize those benefits.
Caesars Entertainment Goes All-In on Wellness
Caesars Entertainment is on a journey to help groups increase wellness, from a new meetings wellness menu to event programming and activity options designed to promote physical and mental health.
Save Time and Hassle by Preclearing Through Dublin
Ireland is the only European country offering U.S. passengers preclearance if they fly through Dublin, taking the hassle out of returning for U.S.–based travelers.
IMEX America 2023: Yes, It Is Possible to Be Healthy at a Giant Trade...
IMEX America 2023 was huge by all the usual metrics. What was unusual was the lengths to which the show organizers, sponsors and exhibitors went to promote wellness amid the big-show hubbub.
Growth Streak to Continue for Incentive Travel
Incentive travel is expected to continue growing in terms of both number of activities and spend per person. But the focus is shifting as the workforce evolves and costs continue to rise.
How a Government Shutdown Could Impact Meetings
A government shutdown once again is looming come November 17. Here’s what it could mean for meetings and events.
Warning: Hotel Rates Projected to Climb in 2024
Hotel rates are projected to continue to escalate as we move into 2024 — particularly in major North American convention destinations.
Build a Sense of Place Into Your Incentive
In today’s challenging economic environment, it’s harder than ever to deliver a compelling incentive program without breaking the bank. But it can be done.
SITE and ADMEI Team Up for Added Member Benefits
SITE and ADMEI have partnered to provide more access for their members to best practices, educational resources and research.
TikTok List Points to Top Incentive Travel Spots
TikTok’s travel destination hashtags are one way to discover some top travel incentive destinations that may not have been on your radar.
EIC Global Events Barometer Finds RFPs, Group Room Night Levels Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels
RFPs and the hotel group room night index continued to show the industry is rebounding through the first half of 2023, according to the EIC Global Events Barometer. However, there may be headwinds coming.
EIC Celebrates Latest Hall of Leaders Inductees
The Events Industry Council will recognize this year’s inductees to the EIC Hall of Leaders on Oct. 16 with a gala celebration. Check out this year’s crop of inductees!
