Reading Time: 7 minutesIn-person meetings are on the rise with 90% predicted to have a face-to-face component. However, staffing and rising costs will pose challenges. Learn how to address these and other trends for highly successful meetings:
Have you ever been in a meeting where the moderator suddenly announced that everyone in attendance would be brainstorming? Of course, you have! It's a common occurrence in the workplace. Some people think that brainstorming is a waste of time, others believe that their ideas have no merit, so they contribute little, and yet others sit back watching rather than [...]
Like many other industries, staff shortages can have an impact on in-person and group incentive travel events. Experienced meeting planners have the right connections, experience, and creativity to get things done. Challenging situations due to short staffing can't always be avoided, but there are ways to minimize their impact. (1) Stephanie Ferguson, Director of Global Employment Policy & Special Initiatives [...]
Reading Time: 7 minutesMeeting planners must balance excited travelers and the challenges of air travel logistics with the rise in face-to-face events post-pandemic. What can meeting planners do to nimbly navigate the ever-changing dynamics of airline travel logistics? Here are ten tips:
Reading Time: 5 minutesAfter a year in which virtual meetings took center stage, in-person meetings are regaining their rightful place as number one. How can your business execute onsite meetings successfully? Get answers from seasoned industry experts here:
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe CDC reports that over 140 million COVID-19 vaccination cards have been distributed and will likely contribute to the predicted sharp drop in cases by July 2021. Here are some tips on to keep vaccination cards safe, secure, and protected, plus a couple of bonuses for meeting planners returning to in-person events:
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhile people are becoming familiar with hybrid events, in-person events are projected to return soon. Gaining the confidence of potential and registered attendees is imperative. Learn strategies to ensure success:
Luxury travel, whether for an executive meeting or as a travel incentive reward, provides unique opportunities. Many people look forward to trying new foods or seeing the sights, but there’s more to consider than just these common tourist elements. Travel also lets people explore new cultures, environments, and even behaviors. However, these new dynamics must be handled appropriately, and ignorance [...]
Reading Time: 3 minutesHow do you pull off an excellent, efficient corporate retreat? This ultimate guide provides seven necessary essentials to ensure team-building success.
Updated: 9/21/2022 There’s an app for almost everything these days. The rise of the smartphone created a huge market for mobile apps, and the possibilities are practically endless. Meeting planning is a multifaceted industry, but thankfully there are apps that even the most proficient planner will be grateful for. We’ve compiled a list of applications that can meet your planning [...]