Contract Tips You Need to Follow in 2023
Check out these contract tips for 2023 from Kimberly A. Pendo, a founding member of Chicago Law Partners and recent speaker at FICP's Annual Conference.
Hotel Fees Expected to Rise in 2023
Even as hotel rates are already up more than 18% in 2022 and are predicted to increase another 8% in 2023, hotel fees and surcharges appear to be on the rise as well.
Last-Minute Holiday Gifts for Travelers
If you need a last-minute gift for a client or employee who travels a lot (like you), consider these.
Worst Airports for Travel This Season
While no airport is guaranteed to get all its flights out on time, some are expected to be worse than others this season.
Need a Holiday Gift Idea? Donate to a Ukrainian Charity
Many companies choose to make a donation during the holiday season in place of gifts to employees and customers. As the war in Ukraine rages on, here are 10 charities that have set up funds to send immediate assistance.
Value-Add Planning: 5 Top Tips to Maximize ROI
Kimberly Bean, Event Specialist, KBT Creative Support Services, shares tips on how planners and suppliers can work together to achieve value-add budgets.
How to Travel Healthy: 5 Tips to Stay Energized and Balanced
Travel wellness expert and speaker John Ayo on how to reduce stress and maintain good health while on the road.
Time to Dump the Swag Bag?
It's time to revisit the value of the swag bag to see if there may be better options.
5 Program Design Tips to Engage Attendees
Rudy Garza, Brightspot Incentives, on how program design can foster purposeful engagement and personalization.
Business Events Industry Week to Return in March 2023
The inaugural Business Events Industry Week, a collaboration between three of the top events and hospitality industry associations, was such a success last year that it’s coming back to Gaylord National Harbor March 7–9.
Incentive Industry Loses a Pioneer: Bob Guerriero
The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE)—and the entire incentive industry—lost one of its pioneers last week with the passing of Robert "Bob" Guerriero.
Sustainable Meetings in Demand, but Cost is Limiting Factor
New IRF study, Social Responsibility and Sustainability, explores sustainable business practices in the MICE Industry.
10 Holiday Gifts That Give Back
This year, whether you're shopping for employees, sales performers or customers, consider giving a gift that gives back to charity.
Airports and Airlines Most Likely to Lose or Damage Your Luggage
Sixty percent of respondents to a survey by Price4Limo said their luggage came off the conveyor belt damaged, which is just slightly more than the 55 percent whose luggage never did appear.
