Vince Alonzo

Technology

GlobalMeet Surpasses 3 Million Certifications

In a testament to the booming demand for online professional development, GlobalMeet, a leading virtual event technology provider, today announced that its Continuing Professional Education (CPE) platform has surpassed 3 million certifications.

Incentives

SITE Snapshot Report: Incentive Travel Trends and Challenges

A new snapshot report from the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE), sponsored by Hilton, offers a glimpse into the priorities and concerns of corporate incentive planners in 2024. Drawing on responses from nearly 100 global organizers, the report reveals key insights into decision-making, destination selection, and challenges facing the industry.

Event Design

Freeman Report Explores Top 4 Event Design Elements

A new report from Freeman, a global leader in events, offers a data-driven roadmap for crafting successful B2B events by focusing on four key drivers: experience, learning, networking, and commerce.

Destinations

Back to School

In a surprising twist, college campuses are emerging as sought-after destinations for corporate and association meetings and events. This growing trend is reshaping the landscape of event planning, offering businesses unique and cost-effective alternatives to traditional venues.

Best Practices

Mastering the Post-Event Checklist

After the buzz of a conference subsides, the real work for meeting managers begins. A well-executed post-event wrap-up is crucial for evaluating success, improving future events, and maintaining attendee engagement.

Experts

All Our Eggs In One Basket

The recent global software glitch that disrupted businesses and service around the world highlights several critical concerns about our increasing reliance on technology, especially in the travel sector.

Industry Planner Resources

Maritz Acquires Convention Data Services

St. Louis-based Maritz, a prominent player in the meetings and events management sector, has solidified its position with the acquisition of Convention Data Services (CDS) from Freeman. The deal, finalized on July 1st, brings together two industry veterans with a shared dedication to the evolving events landscape.

Event Design

Freeman Report Reveals Exhibitor Priorities

A new report from Freeman, the global events powerhouse, offers a deep dive into the minds of exhibitors, providing event organizers with invaluable insights to create more impactful and successful events. While brand awareness and sales remain important, lead generation is the undisputed champion for exhibitors.

Incentives

SITE Crystal Award Case Study: The Power of Free Time

In the wake of a global pandemic, a software giant sought to shake things up for its top performers. Enter streamlinevents, an event planning firm ready to ditch the traditional playbook and craft an incentive program that prioritized flexibility, downtime, and authentic connection. How they handled it earned them a SITE Crystal Award for Excellence in Incentive Travel: Latin America & Caribbean.

Technology

Beyond Zoom

Today, as video technology becomes increasingly pervasive within enterprises, virtual meetings, and events are more than ever the norm rather than the exception. While many people use the terms virtual meeting and virtual event interchangeably, there is a distinct difference between them and the technology required to support them properly.