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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 …
February 9, 2021
For social event planners and entertainers, adaptation and flexibility have proven important to success during the COVID-19 pandemic.
January 15, 2021
Think you have to skip town to break free from the bustle of city life? Think again.
January 12, 2021
Drive-in destinations are a mainstay for groups looking for the advantages of affordable, accessible, and convenient event options. Following a year of unprecedented travel complexities, the choice for roadway travel has seen a boost in interest from meeting planners.
January 6, 2021
Canceled, rescheduled, or postponed—these are words that have become entirely too commonplace in the meetings industry. Association meetings are no exception.
In fact, a survey of association executives in March—practically a lifetime ago, by pandemic standards—found that, even in those early days, 56 percent of associations were forced to cancel …
