Attendees at the annual IMEX America trade show, held earlier this month in Las Vegas, walk miles along the trade show aisles. They get piles of invitations to events that happen all day long and into the night—snacks at booths, receptions at hot...

The common rationales for developing a strategic meetings management program are: • to contain and reduce costs • to mitigate regulatory and duty-of-care risk • to consistently deliver engaging events These are all exceptionally good reasons ...

Like many industry colleagues, I recently returned from IMEX America and have been reflecting on the importance of relationships to our business. During the flight home, I finished reading The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni in...

Do you have anti-trafficking standards for your meeting suppliers?

A competition at IMEX America introduced 10 intriguing meeting technology startups to attendees on the trade show floor, and named Speecheo, an online tool that allows the audience to synch their notes with the presentation, as the overall winner...

Global airline alliance oneworld has announced an upgrade to its meeting and convention program, oneworld events, dropping booking fees and allowing attendees to book through travel agencies. Oneworld, a 15-airline alliance that includes America...

Walking the aisles of the Sands Expo during IMEX America October 14–16, you heard one phrase repeated by exhibitors: “We’re busy!&rdquo...

Built around a different M-word—“mindset,” not “millennial”—the new Canopy by Hilton hotel brand was developed based on research into what business and leisure guests want in an urban hotel today. It’s low-key, has a sense of place, and features ...