The Incentive Research Foundation recently conducted a survey of planners and hoteliers to see how wellness is being integrated into meetings and conventions, as well as incentive travel. The survey shows that planners may be personally vested in wellness, but that commitment doesn’t necessarily parlay into their corporate events with less than 50 percent realizing […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation has released figures showing that the number of complaints against airlines was up 70 percent in April, as compared to last April.
Marriott (and all Starwood hotel properties) has changed their cancellation policy to 48 hours in advance instead of 24 hours.
TSA is assessing new biometric fingerprint ID technology at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta and Denver International Airport.
Heading into the summer months, North American hoteliers are continuing to experience stable average daily rates (ADR) alongside decreases in bookings during the second quarter of 2017.
Venture out with your party this summer by planning a great summer outing. These suggestions are sure to excite while still bring people together.
Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, Wisconsin Dells, is doubling its convention and meeting space with an upcoming expansion.
By Janine Osborne, Corporate Sales Manager, The Abbey Resort and Avani Spa The statistics about employee engagement are alarmingly relevant to the bottom line of every business, and provide meeting planners an opportunity to be seized. Most simply stated, employee engagement is the commitment employees have to their organization and its goals, and it is […]
Cvent has released its 2017 list of top 100 meetings hotels in the US. The list was compiled by using data from its booking engine.
The Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) and Madison Area Sports Commission (MASC) hosted a Bring Your Meeting Home reception at the Concourse Hotel. The organizations celebrated the 43 locals who helped bring meetings and events to the Madison area. Their efforts have contributed more than $20 million in economic impact. The event coincided with Global […]
Whether this is your first crack at setting up a golf event or you’re looking at ways to make your golf outing even better, there are many ways you can help guarantee or improve an event’s success.
Today’s meeting and event planner needs to be ready to deliver the right A/V tools. The only way to plan the right A/V for a meeting or event is to know your client and their needs.
Livestreaming has become one of the hottest trends in the meetings industry and beyond. And live video is here to stay; people will spend three times longer watching a live video compared to one that’s pre-recorded. Use these tips for livestreaming via Periscope or other channels.
Hotels and resorts are catering to meeting and event planners who are seeking unique experiences that are designed to embrace the destination and make a memorable impact on attendees.
In its 2016 report, the U.S. Green Building Council said the hospitality industry is poised for significant growth in green building. This is no surprise to Wisconsin, where more than 400 hospitality venues in Wisconsin are Travel Green Certified.
