Sue Pelletier
Community Building, Grateful-Dead Style
What the Grateful Dead can teach event planners about building communities that last.
International Travel and Tariffs Top 2026 Policy Priorities
Industry advocacy group puts international travel, trade and tariffs at the top of its 2026 policy priority list.
Caribbean Air Shutdown Likely Disrupted Meetings and Incentives
The recent U.S. actions in Venezuela, resulting in brief restrictions in commercial air travel, likely disrupted meetings as well as vacationers.
The Hidden Costs Behind Immersive Event Decor
How planners can avoid budget shock when incorporating immersive event decor in their meetings and events.
Cvent’s New Integration to Add Event Marketing Intelligence
Cvent adds new LinkedIn ads integration to make it easier to securely sync between Cvent and LinkedIn Campaign Manager.
2026 World Cup Could Spike International Tourism
While the 2026 FIFA World Cup likely will bring a big bump up in international visitors to the U.S., there are some caveats.
Event Trends for 2026: Technology Meets Connection
Event trends for 2026 center around a careful balance between technology and community, according to a new report.
How to Keep the Engagement Going Post-Con
Post-con engagement is more important now than ever before — so much so that it could be said to define event success.
On Location: Monterey County, Calif.
Monterey County, Calif., is a seaside gem with a plethora of properties to support just about any meeting or event group’s goals.
GBTA Foundation Honored for Advancing Sustainable Procurement
The GBTA Foundation has been awarded the SPLC's 2025 Leadership Award in the Public Interest Advocate category for its sustainability work.
3 Top Incentive Legal Issues
Industry attorney Joshua Grimes explains some of the top legal issues facing incentive planners today.
Is Your Incentive Contract Quality-Controlled?
Despite the importance of the quality of the venue and the experience for incentive travel, most contracts are silent on quality.
Train Station Hotels: Next Stop, Meetings
Many historic train stations now have a second life as luxury hotels — and elegant meeting properties.
6 Big-Picture Meeting Trends
Venue and hospitality professionals weigh in on accessibility, international attendance, shifts in meeting formats and other big-picture meeting trends.
