Meeting Planner Resources

Meeting Planner Resources

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How Bucket-List Incentives Drive Business Outcomes & Retain Talent

In today’s rapidly changing business environment, attracting and retaining top talent is critical to overall success—we’ve known this for some time.
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Have a Plan for Mitigating Cardiac Arrest & Life-Threatening Allergies

"It is one of my pet peeves that, despite the fact that sudden cardiac arrest kills more than 300,000 people a year in the U.S., many hotels choose not to have automated external defibrillators."
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The Biggest Contract Challenge I’ve Come Across Is…

Planners share their most challenging experiences with contracts.

How to Obtain Accurate Attendee Data

Attendees anticipate pre-event data seeking by event organizers, but may not provide accurate information out of fear of discrimination.
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Looking for Meeting Industry Research? Look No Further

If you're looking for meeting industry research on topics ranging from Duty of Care to Experiential Meetings to Wellness, check out our online research page.
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Greening Oracle’s OpenWorld

Oracle’s OpenWorld, held each year in San Francisco, stands out as an example of both innovation and sustainability for trade show organizers.
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Why You Should Care that Millennials Are Live Streaming

Live streaming has taken off in recent years, especially among millennials.
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5 Companies Joining the #LastStraw Campaign

The hospitality industry is making an effort to cut back on waste by joining in on the #LastStraw campaign.
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Now You Can Work Out In Your Hotel Room at Hilton

Don't you wish you could work out in the privacy of your hotel room? Now you can, with Hilton's new in-room gym offering.
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Data Privacy Laws Rev Up in California & Vermont

There seems to be no end to the buzzing data privacy conversation—and now it’s revving up again in the states of Vermont and California.
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The New Gin Craze Is Alcohol-Free

A burgeoning gin craze will give meeting planners even more reason to craft mocktails for those attendees who want the flavor of gin, minus the booze.
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3 Ways Robots Are Redefining Hospitality

Here are at least three ways that robots are redefining hospitality as we know it.  
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How Building Trust Means Better Meetings

Good leaders work to build trust among their employees—but it’s a feeling that can’t be initiated overnight.
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5 Tips for an Engaging Gifting Experience

Corporate gifting is an opportunity to connect with clients, strengthen relationships and provide an experience.