Planner Spotlight: Michele Neal, the Planner Behind Groundhog Day
How the chamber of commerce welcomes 15,000 fans of Punxsutawney Phil, weather-forecasting groundhog.
Hotel Leaves Meeting Group Out in Cold
The abrupt cancellation of an adult entertainment industry networking event last month in Reykjavik, Iceland, raises a red flag for meeting groups...
23 Secrets of Master Networkers
Here¿s a question from Planning 101: Why do people come to meetings?
A Swingin' Coffee Break
When it comes to holding meetings at resorts, the pacing of the program is essential to keeping attendees engaged and effective in business sessions....
Design Conferences that Deliver
Ask a conference speaker what he will speak on, and you will get an elaborate outpouring of his expertise. But ask a speaker why he was invited and what...
Extra Bytes
By any practical definition, tools are good, while gadgets are less than essential. The question is, where do you draw the line?
F&B: Teaching Tequila
Each night, as the sun sinks in the Arizona sky, Bryan Jaymont invites willing guests to lounge around the fire pits at Salud, the outdoor tequila bar...
How to Improve Follow-through
Planners face an ongoing dilemma regarding the selection of speakers: What exactly do their executives want in a speaker? Many planners think they know...