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January 2024
Jumpstart 2024 with inspirational lessons from Salamander Hotels & Resorts CEO Sheila Johnson and top female chefs from around the country. Prepare for what is coming next with an analysis of the supply and demand equation for hotel rooms and a guide to planning low-carbon events. We also share a peek at the state of event AI from our meeting professionals survey so you can move forward with confidence.
Features
February 28, 2024
Bling Your MeetingsRustic Meets Luxury in the Mountains
Get the best of both worlds at high elevation Mountain resorts are always popular in the winter—the best skiing opportunities, elegant fine dining in fireside lodges, floor-to-ceiling windows to bring…
February 16, 2024
Contracts & NegotiationsEvent Contracts: Agree to Be Agreeable
Experts share tips to negotiate event contracts where both parties act in good faith and come together to create the best event possible.
January 25, 2024
SustainabilityYour Complete Guide to Sustainability
Sustainability is a broad subject. It isn’t just about reducing carbon emissions; it’s also about DEI. It’s about helping (and importantly, not harming) the local community. It’s about job security…
January 8, 2024
TrendsThe Big Squeeze
Hotel trends in 2024 may be pointing toward higher hotel prices in the leisure and corporate markets, according to CoStar National Director for Hospitality Market Analytics Jan Freitag. He warns meeting…
January 2, 2024
CareerSheila Johnson: A Hospitality Legend Born Through Resilience
In her new tell-all book, “Walk Through Fire: A Memoir of Love, Loss and Triumph,” Sheila Johnson, hospitality founder and CEO, shared the pain and the determination of her journey,…
In Every Issue
February 27, 2024
StrategyEngaging Attendees in a Remote Work Era
In a remote work environment, where attendees have a choice in whether to stay home or attend in person, we must up the ante on delivering an outstanding product and…
February 26, 2024
TechnologyA Wearable Resurgence
Wearable technology is transforming how attendees interact, engage and experience their events. What does that mean for planners and how they can get attendees further engaged during and around the…
February 26, 2024
StrategyDigital Event Marketing Strategies: Start Strong; Finish First
Event marketing strategies and post-event actions are critical for increasing the success of digital events. GlobalMeet President Michele Dobnikar shares best practices to increase the chances you'll create a successful…
February 23, 2024
StrategyHow to Design Memorable Experiences
How does one turn experiences into memorable experiences? In time where there is a constant battle for attention, making an event experience memorable becomes ever more difficult. But here's how…
March 1, 2024
Health and WellnessBuilding Healthy Habits: Resiliency Training for Events
Maintaining healthy habits when on the road can be tough. We asked meeting producers and travelers Mary Davidson and Logan Clements about creative ways to hack personal wellness.
February 21, 2024
StrategyTake 5: Event Storytelling and Matchmaking
In this Q&A with Cypress Planning Group Partner Angele du Passage, she details the importance of storytelling in events.
February 15, 2024
TrendsMs. B’s Book Club: Creating Experiences
In this month's Ms. B's Book Club, we highlight "Designing Experiences" by J. Robert Rossman and Mathew D. Duerden.
February 14, 2024
TechnologyAI for Mental Health
Burnout in the working world is real and ever-present. Could AI tools be the fix for the mental health crisis happening in our industry?
January 31, 2024
Smart StyleSmart Style: Keep Your Hair Dry…Fashionably
New Year, new shopping basket. We have some suggestions for finds that will keep you, your team and your attendees performing at your best in 2024.
January 18, 2024
Health and WellnessRavish: Diet Delish
It's the month of new beginnings. A recent study by Oxford University found that those who dieted in January lost up to 30% more weight than those who tried in…
January 16, 2024
Industry NewsBy the Lights of the Sphere
With the recent opening of Sphere near The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Formula 1’s debut last November, and hotels on and off The Strip that keep renovating and making themselves…
January 12, 2024
Health and WellnessEssential Checklist: Relax and Recharge
There’s never a better time to take a step back and practice some self-care to get re-invigorated before you begin planning the next event.
January 5, 2024
StrategyAsk the Attorney: Future Agreement
We asked Phoenix-based attorney Lisa Sommer what clauses she sees as most problematic after practicing hospitality law for the past 25 for large hotel groups, including Hilton and Marriott. Then…
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