Vince Alonzo

Event Design

Funny Business

The Water Coolers: Top NYC singers meet corporate comedy Once called a cross between The Office and the funniest YouTube parody video you ever saw, The Water Coolers is a singing comedy act that uses top NY talent to answer the question “does this stuff happen to anyone else?” The group writes and performs award-winning […]

Destinations

Tropicana Las Vegas to Close

Six decades after the storied Tropicana in Las Vegas that once had ties to the mob and was nicknamed the “Tiffany of the Strip,” the property is set to shut its doors for good to make room for a $1.5 billion Major League Baseball stadium that will be home to the relocating Oakland Athletics.

Best Practices

Safety and Security Primer

While it is true that there was little organizers of the Kansas City Super Bowl celebration could have done to prevent the horrific shooting, the incident can serve as a reminder to all event planners of the importance of having safety protocols in place at all events.

Best Practices

Is the Host State of Your Next Event Gun Crazy?

The tragic Kansas City Super Bowl shooting on February 14, 2024, serves as a stark reminder of the importance of prioritizing safety and security in both large-scale and small-scale event planning.

Industry Hotel & Resort Companies

Marriott International Announces Record Year

At the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) In January, Marriott International, Inc. announced the company’s record year of global signings with 52 percent more organic rooms signed in 2023 than in 2022.

Incentives

City Lights

A new SITE e-Book explores the benefits of urban incentives Choosing between a city destination and a resort area for an incentive program can definitely be a tough decision for incentive planners. Each has its pros and cons. On the one hand, a city incentive offers culture and history, diverse cuisine, vibrant night life and […]

Destinations

Get Stuffed

Unbeknownst to most, quahogging or as some may call it, clamming, plays an integral role in Rhode Island – aiding in the growth of its $5 billion Blue Economy (the sustainable use of ocean resources to benefit economies).

Best Practices

Stop or Go?

How to incorporate U.S. travel advisories into your international site selection process The U.S. Department of State has issued a new warning for American travelers headed to the Caribbean due to violent crime that has impacted the local populations of Jamaica and the Bahamas. The State Department reissued a Level 3 travel advisory for Jamaica […]

Technology

Robo-Staff

Maintaining a balance between automation and human interaction has emerged as a key strategy in improving customer service in the hospitality industry.

Industry Stats

Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport World’s Best in On Time Departures

The 2023 Annual On-Time Performance (OTP) Report which analyses and recognizes the world’s airports and airlines who have demonstrated remarkable resilience, navigating through challenges, and adapting to changing market dynamics, has been released by Cirium, a data and analytic firm serving the travel industry, has released.