Trending
How the Color Code Defines Your Team
Is your personality a blue, a yellow, a red or a white? Jeremy Daniel, VP of training at the Color Code, describes what motivates individuals in each color.
4 Powerful Steps to Defining Your Purpose
“Powered by Purpose” was the theme of this year’s Leadercast Live. Learn how several leaders define purpose and what it takes to find yours.
Beauty, Class, Charm, James Beard and Birmingham
Something we hear time and again from first-time visitors to Birmingham is that they never realized the beauty of the area.
Incentive Packages: Do They Really Result in Business?
See how incentive packages to draw meetings to destinations like Kissimmee, Tampa Bay and Cleveland differ, and what method has proved most successful.
5 Edgy Ideas for Educational Seating
Use your educational seating setup to focus on influencing the ABCs of group interactions—attitude, behavior and change—you’ll be on your way to
4 Tips for Maintaining Your Healthy Lifestyle on the Road
It can be hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle working in the hospitality industry. Connect's Senior Meeting Coordinator Nicole Reynolds shares a few tried-and-true
3 Delightful Days at Marriott Cancun Collection
The new Marriott Cancun Collection is well-suited for large groups, with contemporary meeting space, numerous dining options and Caribbean Sea views.
CIC Rebrands to Events Industry Council
Convention Industry Council rebranded to Events Industry Council last week, citing a need to refresh and refine the organization’s brand.
AFR Furniture Rental Acquires Kool Party Rentals
AFR Furniture Rental’s acquisition of Kool Party Rentals comes with three major benefits for planners, especially those on the West Coast.
Destinations
What It’s Like Planning Events in Alaska
Alaska is an adventure in meeting planning for Bridget McCleskey, who runs her own business—Conference Coordinators LLC—out of her home in Anchorage.
Incentives
5 New Resorts Heating Up in Mexico
New hotels and amenities add to the appeal of destinations in Mexico, already a perennial favorite for meeting planners and leisure tourists.
5 Irresistible Places in Banff, Alberta
Take a look at five swanky spots to stay in Banff, Alberta. Home to spectacular Rocky Mountain views, the highest town in Canada is perfect for high-end
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Meeting in Cuba
Coming off a recent visit, meeting planner Deborah Elias discusses the highs and lows involved with bringing meetings or incentives to Cuba.
F&B
How a Cattle Ranch Catered to a Vegan Group
Preparing a vegan menu a The Humane Society of the United States dinner meant The Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort chef had to get creative.
How To
How to Annoy Your Vendors
The planner-vendor relationship should be a well-oiled machine, but that's not always the case. Here are three common ways you annoy your vendors.
How to Get Better Event Photography
Pros in event photography share their top tips for getting the most bang for your buck and scoring photography worthy of a double take.
What You Need to Know About Content Marketing
When it comes to content marketing, quality trumps quantity. Consider this breakdown of everything you need to know for your upcoming events.
How to Master Team Communication in any Location
Don't let location affect team communication on-site. Reference this cheat sheet to avoid racking up outrageous fees or losing touch.
5 Ways to Facilitate Active Learning
Incorporate these five ideas into your education sessions to foster active learning that will help attendees retain information and increase ROI.
How to Craft a Strategic Email Campaign
Email campaigns are one of the most effective and affordable ways to promote your event. Develop your email blueprint with these seven tips.
Tech
How Pavegen can Electrify Your Event
The future of meetings lies in the hands of event tech like Pavegen, a flooring system that generates electricity and captures data from footsteps.
10 Seconds of Snapchat Advice
Jason Peterson, chief creative officer of The Annex, shares tips for savvier snapping.
3 Presentation Tools Speakers Will Love
Use these three presentation tools to streamline your education sessions. They'll allow you (and your speakers) to breathe a little bit easier.
How Invisible Light Network Incorporated Tech Into Swag
At last year's Oracle events, creative studio Invisible Light Network created off-beat giveaways that turned attendees' voices into tangible wristbands.
Tilt Brush by Google: A Tool to Get Creativity Flowing
Forget coloring books! Wow attendees with Tilt Brush by Google, an app powered by VR technology that allows users to paint in a 3-D world.
People
14 Shades of PMSI President Marty Bear
Connect caught up with PMSI President Marty Bear to talk about what goes into brightening each meeting he attends.
Videos
This Just Happened: June 12-16
Tune in for news about major renovations in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, plus Visit Sacramento names a new president, Reno Tahoe rebrands and a sharp-looking
Spotlight on W Seattle Sound Suite
Experience W Seattle's new W Sound Suite. Launched in April, it is the brainchild of W Brand’s North American Music Director DJ White Shadow.
How Virtual Reality Advances Storytelling
Annie Eaton, founder and CEO, Futurus, and Ed Thomas, mobile and emerging tech product lead, CNN, discuss using virtual reality to tell your brand's story.