Sue Pelletier
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?
Prevue Survey Finds Meeting Plans in Flux Due to Delta Variant
While most respondents to a new Prevue survey are taking a wait-and-see approach, a third reported that they had canceled or postponed an upcoming meeting due to the Delta variant.
How to Choose Corporate Gifts Recipients Will Love
Corporate gifts can make recipients feel appreciated and strengthen relationships — and are especially effective when the gifts are memorable and provide greater connection...
Corporate Gifts for Returning In-Person Incentives
Corporate gifts are an important way companies can express their gratitude for the hard work so many have put in during the pandemic, when...
Mask Advisories Return, Led by CDC
Led by the CDC, mask advisories are making a comeback as COVID-19 cases rise across the country — including masks for those who are...
Meeting Planner Salaries: Are You Getting Paid What You’re Worth?
Determining what a meeting planner's salary should be can be tough. Here are some stats and tools that may help.
Meeting planner salaries are tough...
