Meeting Planner Resources

Meeting Planner Resources

Planners are starting to walk the talk towards sustainable meetings and incentives.

Sustainable Meetings and Incentives Gain Momentum

Industry meetings are setting the standard for sustainability. Two pros weigh in with advice on how it's done.
chatgpt

13 Ways Event Organizers Can Leverage ChatGPT

Here are 13 ways event organizers can apply artificial intelligence technology such as ChatGPT to gain a competitive edge in today’s market.
An exclusive group of incentive buyers and representatives from across Canada gathered in St. John's, Newfoundland for Incentive Canada 2023.

Incentive Canada Raises the Bar

Meeting in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Incentive Canada 2023 was an eye-opening educational event.
IMEX America

IMEX America 2023 — Time to Start Planning

It’s never too soon to start mapping out your show plan for what many consider to be the must-attend show for event organizers.
Reduce, reuse and recycle are key to achieving net zero.

The Road to Net Zero: Best Practices

Net Zero Carbon Events has published a comprehensive guide of action items to help facilitate the path to sustainability.
Climate Change

Climate Change Causing Radical Shifts in Travel Planning

Extreme heat and other effects of climate change are forcing meeting planners and groups to adapt to new realities.

Hotel Towels Go Luxe

Here’s what some chains are offering that make the term “hotel towel” a luxury rather than a basic amenity.
Meet Well

2023 Meet Well: A Preview

Here's what you can expect at the 2023 Meet Well at Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater Beach, FL August 23-25.
emotional journey

Map the Emotional Journey of an Event

Here's how you can design and monitor the emotional journey of an event, for a truly impactful experience.
Nearly 30 percent of hotel respondents in the IRF survey do no provide daily housekeeping.

Incentive Travel Forecast: Strong Demand, Strong Concerns

IRF's Incentive Travel Programs—Expectations & Challenges survey says staffing and service levels are top site selection considerations.
next generation

Inspiring the Next Generation of Meeting Planners

NYU's Ron Naples on how he approaches mentoring, educating and inspiring his students to choose meetings, events, incentives and hospitality as a career.
golf events

“Pseudo” Golf and Other Golf Trends

Golf is still at the fore for meetings and incentives—but golf events can be a little different than in the old days.
surprise fees

Questions to Ask to Avoid Surcharge Surprises

Questions to ask to avoid unwelcome surcharge  surprises when it comes time to pay the final bill.
human trafficking

Be On the Lookout for Human Trafficking

Every hotel—including the 4- and 5-star properties used by meeting planners—is a potential site for human trafficking.