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Connect Is Coming to Louisville in 2019
Connect is returning to Louisville for its signature event in 2019. The announcement was made at a press conference this week.
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
5 Classy Portable Restrooms for Outdoor Events
Portable restrooms have come a long way from Port-O-Potties. Flip the lid on these luxe options for when nature calls at your next event.
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
All the Details on 5 New Luxury Hotels Coming to Frisco, Texas
Between mixed-use developments going up around the area, plus major corporations moving to North Texas, it’s a good time to be in Frisco.
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
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.