Protecting attendees: The evolving security imperative of today’s meetings
June 3, 2020
Event security is not a new strategy for meeting planners, but an uptick in alarming incidents has put efforts to protect attendees at the forefront.
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Government and education meetings: Balancing budgets and regulations while planning top-notch events
June 3, 2020
Planning a meeting or event in any market comes with its own challenges and requirements, and the government and educational segments are no exception.
Hotels, resorts, and event venues around the South prepare for the ‘new normal’
June 2, 2020
In mid-May, TempleLive, an event venue in Fort Smith, Ark., garnered national attention with its plans to host a live music event three days before a state-issued restriction against larger gatherings was to be lifted.
Event cancelation, termination clauses, and COVID-19
May 14, 2020
Travel restrictions and prohibitions on gatherings of 10 or more are forcing people in most of the U.S., and around the world to shelter in place as part of the effort to limit the spread of COVID-19.
How meeting planners, destinations, and venues are working through the global pandemic
May 8, 2020
COVID-19, commonly referred to as the coronavirus, has swept its way around the world, interrupting all aspects of industry and society.
Serving SMERFs: Balancing marketing needs and destination options
May 2, 2020
It would be an understatement to say SMERF events come in a wide variety of types and sizes.
Corporate meeting trends focus on sustainability, technology, and customized experiences
April 22, 2020
Corporate meeting planners and destinations have watched and responded to the evolution of a number of trends in recent years.
Rendezvous South 2020 Scores High Praise From Attendees
April 14, 2020
Great networking opportunities; a relaxed environment for meet-ups; unique venues for off-site events; and a wonderful and welcoming host destination. These aspects of Rendezvous South 2020 (RS 2020), held March 2 to 4 in Winston-Salem, N.C., received the highest praise from participants. It was the sixth edition of the popular event, produced by ConventionSouth magazine.
Corporate meetings with panache: A site visit to Hotel Mazarin in New Orleans
April 10, 2020
There were so many aspects of Hotel Mazarin I enjoyed during a three-night stay in early March, but perhaps my favorite was how I felt like I had a welcoming home right in the heart of New Orleans.
The nitty gritty of RFPs: The devil is in the details
March 8, 2020
Request for proposals (RFPs) are a necessary and effective tool for bringing together the best options for an event, but not without challenges.
