Vince Alonzo

Industry Association News

MPI’s Q1 2024 Meetings Outlook Report Looks Promising

Meeting Professionals International, quarterly Meetings Outlook Report finds positive sentiment for the overall business of live events in Q1 of 2024. Grow is trending upwards across the most significant metrics — business conditions, attendance, budgets— while hiring difficulties have improved for each of the past three quarters.

Event Design

Dos and Don’ts Of White Water Rafting

While exhilarating, white water rafting does come with inherent risks. Rivers are unpredictable, strong currents and rapids can overturn a raft, underwater obstacles like rocks and logs can cause injuries, and there's always just good old fashioned human error. So if you do offer this as an incentive or as a pre- or post- add on to a meeting, make sure you give your attendees this essential list of dos and don'ts.

Destinations

Golden Nugget Enhances Its Shine

Golden Nugget Atlantic City has begun the first phase of a multi-million-dollar hotel and room renovation project. The first phase is slated to be complete by May of this year. Aimed at enhancing the overall guest experience, transformative hotel upgrades will be carried throughout the hotel including rooms and suites.

Best Practices

Speaker Trends: Content is King

According to the Freeman 2024 Trends Report on attendee intent and behavior, When it comes to keynotes, content comes first. Attendees want substance, not celebrity. A thought- provoking, relevant topic will outweigh even the most prominent speaker.

Best Practices

Supplier Earth Day Case Study: 5 Steps to a Cleaner Event Space

From beef to beehives, The QEII Centre’s sustainability journey Built in 1986, leading London events venue, The QEII Centre, was not originally constructed with sustainability in mind, but in recent years the team has been working diligently to rectify this. And while not perfect, the venue has successfully implemented wide-ranging initiatives to progress its pledge […]

Technology

New AI Capabilities for Event Experiences

GlobalMeet, the leader in virtual event technology, today announces new innovative artificial intelligence capabilities for its best-in-class webcasting platform. Powered by AI, GlobalMeet’s Live Studio for presenters now dynamically adjusts face framing in real time to deliver more natural interactions and engaging meeting and event experiences.

Technology

Safety Fast

ExCeL London has further enhanced the safety of its four million annual visitors by becoming the first venue in the UK to introduce lifesaving First Aid Belts worn by many of its security personnel.  The first-of-their-kind wearable belts - created by tac:life – are now worn by all First Responder Security Personnel at the London event venue and contains vital medical components, including an automated external defibrillator (AED) used to help those experiencing a cardiac arrest.

Incentives

SITE Crystal Award Case Study: The Power of Experience

The Portugal Travel Team crafted a world-class incentive travel experience for their Canadian wealth management client by presenting attendees with top- level, personalized experiences at every step. This program marked a significant change for Portugal Travel Team’s client, with the client opting to plan and execute their prestigious Chairman’s Council program in-house for the first time.

Event Design

Here Comes Da Fuzz

The Pantone Color Institute™ a consulting service that forecasts global color trends and advises companies on color in brand identity and product development, for the application and integration of color as a strategic asset, has chosen Peach Fuzz as the Color of the Year for 2024. 

Destinations Hotel & Resort Companies

8 Great Florida Keys Openings & Renovations

The Keys are known as a destination for fishing, boating, snorkeling, and scuba diving. The Keys have many resorts, including high-end hotels, boutique hotels, and all-inclusive resorts. Here are eight properties that are opening or undergoing renovations to make sure the Keys experience stays great.