Pigs, Aquariums & Airport Amenities Ease Travel Stress
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) welcomed LiLou, the first known airport therapy pig in the U.S.
How to Create an Instagram-worthy Event
Creating T-shirts, posters or wall spaces for attendees to fill-in-the-blanks with their personal opinions is a surefire way to encourage some thought-provoking Instagram posts.
Are Hidden Travel Fees Taking a Bite Out of Your Planning Budget?
Hidden travel fees are on the rise from every direction, with recent estimates from IdeaWorks showing a near $68 billion annual profit for global airlines just from ancillary fees.
Attendee Security Top of Mind for Planners
"We're looking to find more incentive destinations within the U.S. and Canada, so we can rotate every other year with international destinations."
Magic Bank Taps New Niche in Corporate Gifting
"Every gifting opportunity, whether it's a small or grand gesture, is a chance to make an extraordinary impact and stand out in the crowd."
5 Icebreaker Ideas That Can Actually Work
During breakout sessions, encourage people sitting at tables together to chat rather than text or get on Facebook.
Architecting the Corporate Gifts Experience
Bulova works with planners to ascertain the demographics of corporate gifts recipients.
How to Use Neuromarketing Pre- and Post-Event
Warm bright colors—like the red used by Coca-Cola—are eye-catching and associated with a friendly, energetic nature.
Wellness Takes Center Stage at Salamander Hotels
“Planners are constantly seeking out wellness-centric experiences to encourage mental and physical well-being among attendees."
6 Things to Do Before Launching Virtual Events
Virtual events can quickly get boring for attendees, so keep them engaged by using images and video clips or asking questions throughout your presentation.
4 Myths About Millennial Meeting Attendees—Debunked
Yes, millennials are the most-connected generation, but that doesn’t mean they don’t want time to escape the realities of the world.
3 Theme Party Ideas from Rock Concerts
Work with your event planner to create a focal point for your theme party. Not only can you use it for promotion, but it will help keep the event in the minds of attendees long after it ends.
Thoughtful Contracts Can Protect Against Zika Damages
“In our case, Zika did not fall under force majeure. We ended up staying with our original resort and moving the meeting to September, which is the end of winter there."
Will AI Soon Be Your Planning Sidekick?
Companies are putting a much greater emphasis on finding employees who fit their company’s culture instead of necessarily hiring the most qualified person for the job.
