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Cruises Are Making Waves With Events
With dozens of beautiful ships mirroring the best hotels in the world, more groups are turning to cruises to create memorable events.
5 Reasons Why Connect 2019 Was Our Biggest and Best Event
All 4,000 of the attendees at Connect 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky, can attest that this year’s conference was our best. Here are the highlights.
The Super Bowl’s Effect on Meetings and Events
Atlanta is the latest destination to reap the benefits of hosting the Super Bowl. Cities typically see a large uptick in events for years to come.
Alliance of Independent Meeting Professionals Makes Strides
Alliance of Independent Meeting Professionals Founder and Executive Director David Bruce discusses rebranding to increase membership.
Embracing Gender Diversity in Corporate Event Planning
Event planners discuss strategies to celebrate gender diversity.
Shared Meeting Spaces Suit Remote Workforce
Home-based and remote work are steadily increasing trends that are inspiring shared meeting and non-traditional work spaces.
What to Wear: Connect Edition
Connect and OFFPRICE staff guide you on what to wear for comfortable yet fashionable workwear.
Music Festivals Make Destinations Go Viral
The impact of music festivals on destinations is undeniable. We look at five cities that use music to sing to planners.
Tips to Customize Every Incentive Trip
Annette Chinn, founder and CEO, streamlinevents, shares tips and examples to make it easier to customize every incentive trip.
Places
4 Tips for Hosting a Meeting in Las Vegas (Without Losing Guests’ Attention)
When you’re planning a conference or off-site meeting, the allure of Las Vegas can become the problem, as it can turn into distractions for your attendees.
Wellness
Building Spa Elements Into Your Meeting
Spa isn’t only for incentives anymore—and it doesn’t have to break the budget, either.
Meetings That Rock the Mind, Body and Soul
Hard Rock Riviera Maya will rock you—Dive into a new way of producing meetings with wellness-centered accommodations, activities and more.
6 Ways to Practice Wellness at Work
Posture, lighting and snacks are part of the ways to maintain wellness at work.
Midday Stress-Relief Tips, Tricks and Tools
Here are the latest trends to help you combat stress during your workday
4 Ways to Incorporate Mindfulness Into Meetings
Here are four ways to incorporate mindfulness into meetings.
Do Mind Me: Event Planner Self-Care Tips
A successful meeting planner presents a self-care guide that calls for plenty of “you” time.
On-the-Road Fitness Tips from Celeb Trainer Jennifer Cohen
Jennifer Cohen, author of “Badass Body Goals” shares five tips for healthy living on the road.
Wellness-Inspired Event Site Ideas
Looking for experiences to relax or renew your group? Check out these five ways to get inspired.
Take Your Meeting Outside in Hollywood, Florida
Explore Hollywood, Florida, where the great outdoors awaits groups.
Take Your Meeting Outside in Monterey, California
Explore Monterey, California, where the great outdoors awaits groups.
Take Your Meeting Outside in Squaw Valley, California
Explore Squaw Valley, California, where the great outdoors awaits groups.
F&B
Guide to New England’s Breweries and Distilleries
A New England destination guide of the local boozy businesses of breweries and distilleries.
Voices
How to Plan Social and Corporate Events Effectively
Planners can work social and corporate events—if they have the right mindset.
Why Business Executives Should Become Creative Leaders in the Future
Technological advancements and changes in society have always both eradicated and created new jobs. How do you keep the momentum as a leader?
4 Tips for Hosting a Meeting in Las Vegas (Without Losing Guests’ Attention)
When you’re planning a conference or off-site meeting, the allure of Las Vegas can become the problem, as it can turn into distractions for your attendees.
Curtain Call on Pipe and Drape
Pipe and drape, a trade show mainstay, came into being 100 years ago. Now, it’s time to move on.
Yes, You Can Negotiate Catering
Working with the hotel during the planning and execution of the event, including the catering, can save you money for your next meeting or event.
5 Disadvantages of Managing Strategic Meetings With Spreadsheets
Discover the five pitfalls of using a spreadsheet-based meeting management system and how to avoid them.
5 Ways to Make Meetings More Effective
No one wants to waste time during meetings—follow these 5 steps to make your time spent more effective.
How to Incorporate Colors Into Branding
A leading expert in branding paints a picture for maximizing colors in your strategy.
How SMM Managers Can Drive Better Results
Why is a meetings management policy not being readily adopted? Ben Hoeksma & Laura Konwinski tackle the issue here.
A Hand for Tipping
There are no universal rules for rewarding your vendors. Here are some tipping basics for doing it right.
People
Nobu Is On A Roll
The celebrity owners of Nobu’s hospitality empire dish on building their brand, travel favorites and reaching younger audiences.
