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Beauty Products You Can Feel Good About
Snag these travel-friendly beauty products to look good while doing good.
Inside the DMO-Convention Center Relationship
A strong relationship between a DMO and convention center is the backbone of a city that successfully earns meetings business.
CVBs Rally Amid Severe Hurricane Season
Despite the tragic loss of life and immense damage to areas in Texas and Florida, the hurricane season has brought out the best in people.
Is Cannabis Tourism the Next Big Thing
Destinations considering marketing to marijuana tourists aren't blowing smoke. Take a look inside the growing cannabis tourism industry and how it may
IACC Study: Planners Get Caught in a Box
IACC CEO Mark Cooper discusses his association's report, which finds planners struggle to balance using trusted venues with developing creative settings.
Marriott Bets Big on Modular Construction
If Marriott is correct, a fast-track, off-site construction process known as modular construction is the future of hotel builds.
The Women (and Men) Tell All: Third-Party Planners Edition
While they’re ever so important, third-party planners can also be very misunderstood. Get to know them better to see how they're far from a third wheel.
Destinations
Cartagena, Colombia, Evolves Into a Top Destination
In modern Cartagena, Colombia, the future and the historic past are forging to mold the destination into a charismatic metropolis.
Incentives
Next Time, Why Not Rent a Private Island?
Create your own version of “Castaway” (albeit with more creature comforts) by sending your award winners, board members or execs to a secluded island.
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
F&B
4 Tips for a Brilliant Buffet
Try these four classic and contemporary tips for maximizing your buffet for meals during your next conference or meeting.
Strategy
How to Liven Up a Panel Discussion
An unengaged audience is the worst nightmare for a panel. Planners can assist panelists by suggesting these techniques to connect to the audience.
How to Reduce Costs Without Sacrificing AV
Brush up on how to properly control your AV costs while taking into consideration the best tools for your event.
How to Shift from Being a Task Manager to a Strategic Planner
We all start as task managers; but if you want to take your career to the next level, becoming a strategic planner is a must.
How to Say No Like a Pro
Dishing out “no thank-you’s” is essential for maintaining work-life balance and avoiding feeling overwhelmed.
How to Engage Attendees Before, During and After Your Event
We explore a strategic timeline to ensure you engage participants before, during and after your event.
5 Tips for Avoiding Burnout
Event planner burnout is a common problem within the industry, but it is possible to put on a successful event without crossing into exhaustion.
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
Don Staley Takes Charge at Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports
Don Staley, a former University of Alabama soccer coach, is back in his old stomping grounds as president and CEO of Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports.
Videos
Connect 2017 Highlights
Relive the best moments from a great Connect 2017 in New Orleans. Thanks to New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center for being a great host.
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.