Planners see value in steering groups to unique experiences in smaller markets
July 14, 2021
Meeting groups seeking out-of-the-ordinary experiences are looking to smaller markets for big-city amenities with a hometown feel.
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Guest column: “Mix-Minus,” plus five more hybrid event production musts
July 13, 2021
As organizations transition to hybrid events from completely virtual events, planners are likely to run into new issues that may not have come up before. Take, for example, “mix-minus”: You don’t necessarily need to know what that is, but your AV vendor does, if you have any remote …
Survive or thrive? Taking the pulse of medical meetings
July 11, 2021
While medical meetings took a virtual turn just like everyone else in 2020, meeting planners found participants didn’t really mind.
Jewel of the Ozarks: Coordinated pandemic protocols, key amenities add sparkle to Branson, Missouri
July 10, 2021
In February 2021, Forbes ranked Branson, Mo. fourth in its top 10 places to travel right now and avoid the pandemic. But the city’s handling of COVID-19 isn’t the only draw to this midwestern tourist destination.
A new twist on teambuilding
July 8, 2021
Through teamwork and creativity, Orlando-based teambuilding company Wildly Different found success in the midst of the global COVID crisis.
Breakout Session: Taylor Estes, Co-founder & CEO, Apple Box Solutions
July 6, 2021
Taylor Estes and her husband Joseph started their company, Apple Box Solutions, in 2012. Apple Box is a boutique, Atlanta-based production agency offering consultation, experience design, and production management for live events. Taylor took time from her packed schedule to speak with us about the …
Twelve creative food and beverage ideas from across the South
June 30, 2021
The South is a hotspot for foodies, with an assortment of classic dishes and new, interesting offerings to satisfy the palate of even the pickiest eater. From shrimp and grits to individual cocktails, we’ve got a little bit of something for everybody on this list.
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Southern comforts: Six cities with great eats
June 18, 2021
The South may be known for many things, but at the top of that list must be its food. No matter where you stop below the Mason-Dixon Line, you’re sure to find culinary creations and traditions that more than please the palate.
Going solo: Creative single-serve F&B options in a post-COVID world
June 16, 2021
Just as with every other facet of events, COVID-19 has forced planners to change how they think about food and beverage.
Plan a star-spangled celebration this Fourth of July with tips from event pros
June 15, 2021
While there’s always excitement leading up to the nation’s birthday, this year, perhaps more so than ever, it’s especially true after the COVID-19 pandemic.
