Corporate comeback: Live meetings poised for a return
April 5, 2021
Regardless of industry sector, it’s inevitable that some sort of corporate gathering will need to take place.
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FYI: It’s time to analyze your ROI
March 16, 2021
There are plenty of goals for any corporate meeting: networking, building comradery, making a sale, exchanging ideas, and creating solutions.
Logistics transformation: GSCs’ evolution driven by hard work, collaboration, and trial and error
March 10, 2021
With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, general service contractors swiftly adjusted their know-how and experience with physical events into the digital world.
The bold new world of event tech: Unraveling the tangled landscape of apps and platforms
March 8, 2021
Content, networking, and engagement are the key ingredients of a successful meeting. But when events go virtual, delivering all three of those experiences gets tricky.
Cleaner, greener events: The facilities, suppliers, and event organizers advocating for a sustainable future
March 8, 2021
As more Americans finally get their COVID-19 vaccinations, meeting planners and producers are cautiously optimistic about getting back to hosting in-person events.
Get down to business and good times in Lake Charles, Louisiana
March 5, 2021
If les bons temps really do roulez in Louisiana, it’s a safe bet that the city of Lake Charles is where it all begins. Founded in 1861, Lake Charles is southwest Louisiana's cultural, industrial, and educational hub. In this city known for its confluence of cultures, it’s not uncommon to hear Cajun French conversations or authentic Zydeco music at the corner store or on the radio.
Convention centers eye recovery after a turbulent 2020
February 12, 2021
When the reimagined Caloosa Sound Convention Center & Amphitheater opened in September in Fort Myers, Fla., interest in the venue was strong—and not just because it was new and shiny.
Innovations in the ‘bleisure’ sector create new business opportunities for hoteliers
February 10, 2021
Meetings and conventions historically have played a significant role in the health and success of the hospitality market.
According to a study by the Convention Industry Council, meetings in the U.S. generate approximately $440 billion annually. Other data by the organization shows there are nearly 1.9 million conventions nationwide each …
Turning lemons into lemonade: Reunions and social events work to maintain connections across the distance
February 9, 2021
For social event planners and entertainers, adaptation and flexibility have proven important to success during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Urban escapes: Get away from it all within the heart of the city
January 15, 2021
Think you have to skip town to break free from the bustle of city life? Think again.
