Bee Breaks: The Latest Green Trend at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge
Staff members at the resort love the three queen bees onsite so much that they’ve incorporated them into Bee Breaks for small, executive VIP groups.
What Will the Next Generation of Exhibit Booths Look Like?
Everything from the use of 3D-printed booths and booths made of recycled materials will leave attendees questioning how trade shows were ever considered wasteful.
3 Ticketing Platforms to Streamline the Planning Process
WordPress has made it easy for event planners who already have a WordPress site to add an Events Manager plugin that offers ticketing.
On Site at Meet Well: The Premier Conference on Wellness at Meetings
From Tai Chi to aromatherapy, attendees at the premier Meet Well conference, held last week in Las Vegas, experienced dozens of wellness touches that they could take back to their own events.
Does a CMP Help Get You Hired?
How important is having a CMP when planners go through the hiring process? We asked 5 members of our editorial advisory board their opinions.
How to Plan LGBT Meetings that Welcome Everyone
"Our industry must remain vocal at any attempt to tell anyone that they are not welcomed."
The 4 Best Places to Find Meeting Planner Jobs
Look beyond the general job-search portals to specialized industry web sites for the best selection of meeting planner jobs.
meetingjobs.com
The industry's best-known job site, created by veteran Dawn Penfold, meetingjobs lists both temporary and permanent...
Sneaky Wellness: New Term from the Prevue-IRF Meet Well Conference
The Meet Well attendees referred to practicing "sneaky wellness," in other words, finding ways to sneak in healthy elements regardless.
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.
