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Technology

Apple Invites: Meeting Planner’s Dream or a Tech Tease?

Apple's latest foray into the app world has event planners talking. Apple Invites, launched earlier this month, promises to simplify event organization, RSVP management, and memory sharing.

Industry Stats

Meetings Boom: Get Ready for a Packed 2025!

Two recent industry reports, "2025 State of the Meetings Industry" by Cendyn and ConferenceDirect and "Meetings Industry Trends: Q4 and Year-End 2024 Results" by Knowland, shed light on key trends and predictions for the year ahead.

Experts

Forget Spreadsheets

The meeting and event planning landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation. Gone are the days of clunky spreadsheets and paper forms. In their place? Sleek, powerful event registration technology that's changing the game for planners and attendees alike.

Incentives

The Top 4 Reasons Incentive Programs Flop

New market research from Maritz, a multi-solution performance improvement company, reveals the four main reasons channel partners quit incentive programs: rewards that are too difficult to earn, irrelevant communications, unappealing rewards, and confusing rules.

Event Design

Escape to the Tropics in the Heart of London

This summer, ditch the stuffy conference room and transport your guests to a tropical paradise without ever leaving London. The Barbican, a renowned arts and conference center, is partnering with caterer Searcys to offer unique event packages in its breathtaking Conservatory.

Event Design

The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Mardi Gras Party

No matter what time of year, a Mardi Gras party is a great way to reinforce creativity and community Mardi Gras, meaning “Fat Tuesday” in French, is a vibrant and indulgent celebration held on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent. This pre-Lenten revelry, with its roots in European traditions, has found […]

Destinations

Hoover Dam Rafting Adventures Launch 2025 Season

Lake Mead Mohave Adventures (LMMA) announces its popular Hoover Dam Rafting Adventures will return to its full operational schedule on Wednesday, February 26. Returning for its historic 42nd season, visitors will have the opportunity to take the Hoover Dam Raft Tour and Hoover Dam Postcard Tour every Wednesday through Sunday beginning that day.

Best Practices

4 Must-Know Negotiation Hacks

In today's challenging event landscape, securing a favorable contract and managing costs are top priorities for meeting planners. Here's a guide to help you navigate negotiations and get the most out of your event budget.

Technology

E-Bikes: A New Spin On Optional Activities

The hospitality industry is in constant pursuit of the next big thing, an amenity that not only enhances the guest experience but also sets a property apart. At the moment the e-bike fits that bill.

Event Design

Sustainable Swag

Fill It Forward is a clever program that transforms reusable water bottles (and other items) into powerful tools for sustainability and connection.