I Have Anticipated Diversity By…
In this What I Know, industry professionals discuss how they've anticipated diversity.
Alternatives to Using PVC at Your Events
In her Eventcellany blog, sustainability expert Shawna McKinley of MeetGreen offers the following alternatives to using PVC at events.
7 Tips for Making Your Meetings More Experiential
Driven by the trend among consumers valuing experiences over material things, meetings are undergoing a profound transformation and becoming more experiential.
Convention Industry Council: A Valuable Resource
The Convention Industry Council organized the first-ever Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) on April 14, 2016, in conjunction with Meetings Mean Business.
3 Creative Wellness Experiences at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
The spa's expert aromatherapist will guide attendees on a journey of self-discovery via scent.
The Newly Opened Westin Buffalo Highlights Wellness
Meandering paths guide guests through the public spaces, expanding on the idea that straight lines do not exist in nature.
Stay Relevant: How to Keep Your Event from Melting
Keep your event from melting by addressing three key meeting elements: attendance, enthusiasm and exciting topics.
Skype for Business to Broadcast in 40 Languages
Piggybacking its launch of Skype Translator last year, Microsoft will start to roll out its live captioning feature for meeting broadcasts in 40 languages.
How Meeting Planners Can Accommodate LGBT Tourism
"We recommend that meeting planners speak directly to potential host hotels about their experiences with LGBT groups and the diversity training their staff has had to ensure a high comfort level for attendees."
The Power of Swag: How to Successfully Incorporate Branding at Events
"If you’re a technology company, why give out lollipops or a tin of paper clips? Event giveaways should be relevant to both your company and your audience."
Study Shows Meditation Retreats Benefit Attendees Longer Than Resort Vacations
All groups showed improvements up to one month after the retreat; however, the novice meditators had fewer symptoms of depression and less stress longer than the non-meditating vacationers.
Tap Into the Senses to Transform Your Event
Devitt views the “meeting stylist” as a new position and career path, comparing it to photo stylists in the fashion world, or artistic directors in theater.
Discover: The Art & Soul of Sedona
See how Sedona’s natural and artistic landscapes facilitate high-impact and hyperlocal group experiences.
5 Key Ingredients to Planning Effective Meetings
Setting meeting objectives and creating a meeting agenda will help make a meeting run effectively.
