New Survey: Duty of Care Often Falls on the Meeting Planner
Many companies have not distinguished that meetings come with their own specific set of risks—whether that be attendees walking around cities wearing badges or a chartered bus full of meeting attendees traveling through a dangerous area.
Meeting Planners Unite: New Association to Hold Conference
The first live event for the brand-new association for independent meeting planners, Meeting Planners Unite, will be December 4 to 6 in Washington, D.C.
Re-envisioned Miami Beach Convention Center Touts Art & Sustainability
Miami preps for the debut of the Miami Beach Convention Center’s (MBCC) $620 million renovation and expansion this September.
What the Hawaii Volcano Eruption Means for Planners
As the Kilauea volcano rages on, fears over what this means for meetings and incentives are revving up for many planners.
IHG Cuts Commissions, Other Hotel Companies Raise Them
InterContinental Hotels Group announced that it will be the third major hotel brand to cut independent planner commissions from 10 percent to 7 percent.
MPI Has Meeting Planning Certifications in Every Flavor
Meeting planning certificates range from Cruise Meetings to Emergency Preparedness to Healthcare Compliance.
Sandals Montego Bay Debuts New Conference Center
A new 3,000-sf conference center at Sandals Montego Bay adds to the property’s appeal for groups planning to meet in Jamaica this summer.
Hard Rock Gets Down to Business With a Number of New Hotels
On the heels of opening new digs in Daytona Beach and its first hotel in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Hard Rock Hotels is set to amplify the Big Easy.
How GDPR Affects Your Data Collection
Moving forward, planners must require that EU attendees actively opt in and offer explicit consent to store and use their data.
Puerto Rico Is Perking Up
Puerto Rico is back in business for meetings and incentives groups. And here are 5 updates that speak to just that.
Grand View Lodge Becomes Minnesota’s Largest Resort
A new 60-room boutique hotel is coming to Grand View Lodge, Spa and Golf Resort on Gull Lake, Minn., as part of a property-wide expansion.
3 New Margaritaville Openings
The Margaritaville brand continues to expand its “5 O’Clock Somewhere” state of mind, announcing several new properties and restaurants.
Mount Airy Casino Resort Elevates Group Experience in New Expansion
Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, Pa., is investing in its future with plans for a multimillion-dollar expansion.
Costa Rica’s Convention Center
A new LEED-certified Costa Rica Convention Center turns the country's sustainability focus toward meetings.
