Are Hidden Travel Fees Taking a Bite Out of Your Planning Budget?
Hidden travel fees are on the rise from every direction, with recent estimates from IdeaWorks showing a near $68 billion annual profit for global airlines just from ancillary fees.
Willy Wonka-isms for the Eating-Networking Meetings Matrix
No one ever talks about the best ways to exchange business ideas while simultaneously dipping strawberries into a Wonka-esque chocolate fountain.
How to Use Neuromarketing Pre- and Post-Event
Warm bright colors—like the red used by Coca-Cola—are eye-catching and associated with a friendly, energetic nature.
5 Disney Springs Hotels Attract Groups with 2017 Meeting Packages
Five of the seven Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels are currently offering deals for meetings looking to explore the new waterfront Disney Springs area.
6 Things to Do Before Launching Virtual Events
Virtual events can quickly get boring for attendees, so keep them engaged by using images and video clips or asking questions throughout your presentation.
Whoops-a-Daisy: THE Improv Tip We Can Glean from the Oscars Debacle
Now that the shock has worn off, let’s see what we can learn from this mother of all whoops-a-daisy Oscar moments.
Big Brands Bring It When It Comes to Pre-Arrival Experiences (and So Can You)
Subscribers who receive welcome messages from a brand show 33 percent more long-term engagement with that company.
3 Theme Party Ideas from Rock Concerts
Work with your event planner to create a focal point for your theme party. Not only can you use it for promotion, but it will help keep the event in the minds of attendees long after it ends.
Thoughtful Contracts Can Protect Against Zika Damages
“In our case, Zika did not fall under force majeure. We ended up staying with our original resort and moving the meeting to September, which is the end of winter there."
Meet the Person Who Is Undoubtedly Missing from Your Conference
Staff can even bring their hobbies to the event program by teaching a pre-event yoga class or encouraging attendees to “paint” event topics that bring relevancy and creativity to the event.
How to Protect Yourself from Public Wi-Fi Threats Abroad
One of the easiest ways to get hacked is by connecting to a hot spot that looks correct—i.e., has the airport or café name in it.
5 Tips to Find Personal Branding Success
While interacting will help get attention for your personal brand, so will creating communities related to your professional industry.
Customize Event Invitations With Tips From 1920s Good Housekeeping
Sure, we could have skimmed through the depths of Martha Stewart's blog for decoupage ideas but where's the fun in that?
3 Things Planners Can Learn About Sponsorships From the Super Bowl
Think of your sponsors as the spokespersons for your event and partner with them every way you can, from including them in planning focus groups or committees to having them hand out awards
