Vince Alonzo

Incentives

And The Award Goes To…

Think you can’t reward your incentive qualifiers as if they were Hollywood movie stars? Think again. Not all the items in the “Everyone Wins” gift bag the top stars get for showing up at the Oscars cost big bucks.

Best Practices

U.S. and Canadian Hospitality Communities Partner to Promote Sustainability

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) announced a partnership to operate the Green Key Global hotel sustainability certification program in the U.S. and Canada. The program will take effect April 1.

Experts

Left Holding the Bag

Where has that army of service workers that used to staff hotels gone?

Technology

16 Things to Know About Securing Meetings Data

Your event's information is only as secure as the weakest link in your organization's data chain. Here are some key tips for preventing data breaches before, during, and after meetings and events.

Incentives

Gooooooaaal!

Marriott Bonvoy and SpringHill Suites by Marriott announced a multiyear agreement with the U.S. Soccer Federation. With exclusivity in the hotel lodging, accommodations, and hotel loyalty category, this strategic relationship unlocks new benefits for fans and creates unforgettable experiences around a variety of U.S. Soccer events, including U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Team matches, SheBelieves Cup, SheBelieves Summit, and the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

Event Design

Disco Duck

Attendees can't network because the music is too loud? No problem, help them avoid the music.

Destinations

Biden Administration Announces Nearly $1 Billion in Grants for Airports

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $970 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Investing in America agenda to 114 airports across the country, spanning 44 states and three territories.

Industry Planner Resources

Colorado’s Premier Meetings and Events Trade Show Returns 

On March 26-27, more than 1,000 meetings and events industry planners and suppliers from all over North America will gather at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver for two days of networking, trade show appointments and education at the 2024 Meetings Industry Council (MIC) of Colorado Educational Conference and Trade Show.

Event Design

9 Tips For Planning a Successful Hosted Buyer Event

The practice offers a very cost effect way for any industry interested in acquiring qualified leads and closing business.  Hosted buyer programs or hosted buyer events have long been a strategy employed by suppliers in the meetings and events industry. In fact, later this month, On March 26-27, more than 1,000 meetings and events industry […]

Technology

Bye, Bye, Front Desk

Smartphone hotel room keys are a relatively new technology that is becoming increasingly popular. They offer a number of advantages over traditional plastic key cards.