Vince Alonzo

Technology

New Tech Partnership Turns Speakers Into Marketing Tools

A recent partnership between Sessionboard, a leading speaker and content management platform, and InGo, a referral-based event marketing solution, offers a promising solution by integrating speaker management with social-driven event promotion.

Experts

Border Wars

Is international travel to the United States really in free fall? For the meetings and events industry—an ecosystem that thrives on international collaboration and cross-border attendance—the answer isn’t just academic. It’s existential.

Incentives

Incentive Case Study — How a Disney Name Badge Became a Recognition Award

In companies with a deeply ingrained culture of recognition, even simple, everyday items can transcend their functional purpose to become powerful symbols of appreciation and belonging. Even something as commonplace as an employee name tag can take on a meaning that far exceeds its basic function.

Event Design

Meetings Industry Events Calendar

The job of planning meetings and events never stops, but your leading industry associations are here to help via a full year of industry events filled with educational and networking opportunities. We’ve compiled a list of the most important ones for you to keep on your radar when deciding where to travel for the remainder of this year.

Best Practices

Hilton Revamps Its EventReady Playbook

Hilton is doubling down on its commitment to empower planners with the reintroduction of its enhanced EventReady Playbook. The hospitality giant is providing a suite of updated tools and resources to help organizers craft impactful and memorable experiences.

Industry Hotel & Resort Companies

MGM and Marriott Offer Planners and Attendees Dual Loyalty Perks

MGM Resorts and Marriott International have added powerful new incentives for those booking meetings and events across Las Vegas and beyond. Under the MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy umbrella, the two hospitality giants are rolling out expanded loyalty benefits designed to reward both planners and attendees—a rare dual-track approach in the industry.

Destinations

Will Room Tax Increase Keep Meetings Out of Hawaii?

Hawaii is rolling out a first-of-its-kind lodging tax aimed squarely at funding climate resilience and environmental preservation—leaving the meetings and events industry to weigh the long-term benefits against rising costs.

Destinations

7 Budget-Friendly U.S. Cities for Meetings in 2025

From beach towns to inland gems, planners can find strong value without sacrificing quality With hotel rates hitting record highs in many major cities, event planners are taking a closer look at second-tier destinations that offer big savings without compromising on amenities or accessibility. As of 2025, several U.S. cities are standing out for their […]

Industry Technology

AI Arrives to Streamline Event Contracts

The often-clogged arteries of commerce – contracts – are about to get a high-tech intervention. Docusign, a leader in the digital signatures space, is stepping into the age of artificial intelligence, unveiling a suite of "AI contract agents"

Incentives

Jungle Fever

Naviva, a Four Seasons Resort, in Punta Mita, Mexico, presents a unique opportunity with its resort buyout experiences that grant top achievers exclusive access to 48 acres of pristine, oceanside jungle, a secluded coastline, and a level of personalized service that redefines luxury.