Sue Pelletier
Will U.S. Borders Open in Time for IMEX America 2021?
U.S. borders may be opening to international air travelers at some point in early November, but with the timeline for reopening still up in...
Nonprofit Repurposes Canceled Meeting to Recognize Local COVID Heroes
Cancelled meetings aren't always bad news. When one nonprofit cancelled its upcoming board meeting due to COVID concerns, it decided to recognize local essential...
15 Ways to Design Inclusive and Accessible Online Events
Accessible online events and event websites are essential to reach your full audience — including those with disabilities. Here are 15 ways to make...
Biden Administration to Ease International Travel Restrictions
Planners rejoice as the Biden administration announces easing of international travel restrictions as of November.
U.S. Is Ready to Return to In-Person Professional Meetings
The U.S. is ready, willing and able to return — safely — to holding in-person business meetings and events, says Roger Dow, President of...
Vaccine Mandates on the Rise for Events, Travel
Vaccine mandates, or proof-of-vaccination, are increasingly being put into place for entry into meetings, events, and many destinations.
The Biden Administration may have raised both...
How to Contribute to NOLA Relief Efforts
Here's how you can help donate to help NOLA relief efforts.
Hurricane Ida Strikes a Blow to New Orleans’ Fall Business Events
While New Orleans escaped a Katrina-level catastrophe, Hurricane Ida is disrupting lives, businesses, and meetings and events.
IRF to Require Proof of Vaccination
The IRF has updated its health and safety protocols to require proof of vaccination for all attendees at its 2021 Leadership Insights Forum.
The Incentive Research Foundation...
3 Easy Ways to Engage Attendees (Without Spending a Lot of Money)
Engage attendees and create community and connections at your events without blowing your budget.
Concur Adds Event Management
SAP Concur has added event management powered by Groupize to centralize and simplify the meeting planning process.
Considering Mexico? What You Need to Know Now
Planning meetings and incentives in Mexico is a bit more complicated than it used to be — as it is for most destinations as...
The Latest Trend in Corporate Gift and Amenity Experiences: High-end Retailers
Jo Malone, Kendra Scott and Tiffany & Co. are among the high-end retailers that now offer corporate gift and amenity experiences for meetings and...
Delta Variant Risks and Meetings
Just how real are the Delta variant risks to in-person events? And what role do perceptions play when it comes to meeting in person?
