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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.
Experience Columbia, S.C.
Accessible and affordable with big-city amenities and a small-town feel, Columbia is the ideal place for small to mid-size events.
Kalahari Resorts Amps Up Meetings Offerings
Known for its waterparks, the "third-generation" Kalahari is focused on becoming more attractive for events, says Michael Levine, director of sales.
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.
Cursing Onstage: Has Your Speaker Gone Too Far?
Kris Young, director of speakers and entertainment for Bishop-McCann, discusses how to prevent speakers from crossing a line with cursing onstage.
Diaries of a Las Vegas Virgin
Regaling us with his first impressions of Las Vegas, first-time visitor Matt Swenson cajoles even seasoned vets of the city to rediscover its magic.
An Honest Discussion on Race, Culture and Meetings
Five pros open up about race and culture within and beyond meeting room walls.
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
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
5 Tips for Protecting Yourself From Cyberattacks
Preventing personal cyberattacks starts with being aware, then minimizing risk. Here are five steps to protecting your own security.
How to Stop Email From Controlling Your Life
“Unsubscribe" author Jocelyn Glei shares why we're so addicted to email and how we can communicate in a more effective, manageable way.
4 Steps to Negotiating Contracts Like a Boss
When negotiating contracts, back yourself with data to prove your event’s worth to a potential venue and include language that mitigates risk.
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.
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
Lessons from the Millennial Entrepreneur Behind My House Social
Barrie Schwartz, CEO and founder of My House Social and one of Connect Corporate’s 2017 40 Under 40, shares her journey to becoming an entrepreneur in
Videos
This Just Happened: July 10-16
Check out the latest from Cliff House Maine, AC Hotel Atlanta Downtown, Marriott International Convention & Resort Network and Grand Oasis Cancun.
Inside the American Marketing Association Rebrand
Learn how a group of influential volunteers has made all the difference in co-creating the American Marketing Association rebrand.
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.