Natural selection: Put ecotourism on your planning map
March 11, 2023
Call it pandemic-inspired awareness. Ecotourism has gained popularity in recent years, with today’s attendees craving meaningful, authentic experiences.
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Chain of Connections: Planning partners share secrets of successful relationships
March 10, 2023
Relationships are the lifeblood of the meetings and events industry. Strong relationships pay off in successful meetings for planners, clients, sponsors, and attendees.
ConventionSouth’s 2023 CVB & Planner Relationship Survey
March 10, 2023
Good news from ConventionSouth’s annual CVB & Planner Relationship Survey: More than 40 percent—the largest number of planner respondents—say they are planning 11 or more events in the South in the next 12 months.
Keeping attendee data secure in a digital world: A conversation with Jill Joerling Blood, lead legal counsel, Maritz Global Events
March 10, 2023
As state laws aimed at securing consumers’ personal information proliferate, planners need to stay abreast of legal cybersecurity requirements.
It’s all relative: Family-friendly destinations attract attendees and lead to longer stays
February 21, 2023
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism in Alabama also launched a Work From Here campaign, strategically marketing the area for workations, as well as meet-and-play trips.
What’s Your Zip Code Story? A conversation with author, speaker, and DEI consultant CJ Gross
February 17, 2023
Christopher “CJ” Gross, founder and CEO of Ascension Worldwide, a Washington, D.C.-based firm focused on DEI training and consulting, talks about his new book, What’s Your Zip Code Story? Understanding and Overcoming Class Bias in the Workplace and why he thinks the hospitality industry is ahead when it comes to DEI.
Reimaging convention centers: Today’s immersive, hi-tech hubs are fast becoming destinations for a new generation of attendees
February 13, 2023
Convention centers are transforming into destinations. No longer merely gathering spaces, facilities are redesigning and redefining to fit the needs of today’s tech-savvy, environmentally-conscious population.
Get social: From suits to boots, weddings and military reunions continue their boom
February 10, 2023
Social gatherings such as weddings and reunions not only create memories, but they also mean big business.
The continued popularity of drive-in markets fuels desire to hit the road
January 12, 2023
With rising airfares, continued flight disruptions, and lingering health concerns, many attendees are sticking closer to home, leaving drive-in markets on the road to continued success.
Is meeting tech still relevant in 2023?
January 11, 2023
Things change fast in the planning world. Case in point: The explosion of event technology at the height of the pandemic helped keep the industry afloat while planners sifted through an overwhelming selection of virtual platforms.
