Vince Alonzo

Las Vegas Loop Expands to the Strip

Tunnel Vision. Meetings attendees will soon have an easy way to beat the heat when traveling from one attraction to another up and down the Las Vegas Strip. They’ll do it underground in Tesla vehicles. Since launching the Loop underneath the Las Vegas Convention Center ((LVCC) in January of 2021, the system connects the LVCC […]

Destinations

10 Great Rooftop Bars In NYC

Start Spreading the Views The concept of rooftop bars first began to emerge in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when new technologies allowed for the construction of taller buildings. As the skyline of cities rose, people began to take advantage of the added elevation by constructing bars on the rooftops of buildings. The […]

Industry

The New Rules of Event Planning

Today, my local newsfeed blew up with a story about a simple give away event organized by a popular social media influencer in New York City.

Event Design

3 Things Missing From Most RFPs

The RFP is the place where every meeting or event comes to life. It's also the place where most can begin to go wrong. When considering all the elements that need to come together to create a successful event, it's easy to miss a few.

Industry Experts

The Old Normal

Welcome to MeetingsEvents.com, a new online source of news and information for the meetings and events industry. Some of you may remember me as the former editor-in-chief of both Successful Meetings and Incentive magazines.

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Walking the Tariff Tightrope

The meetings, events, and hospitality industries are facing a shifting economic reality as tariffs on essential materials like steel, aluminum, and gasoline continue their upward trajectory. From escalating construction costs for venues to soaring expenses for transportation and logistics, event planners and developers are grappling with a new cost landscape.

Lake of the Torches Resort Casino

Introducing Lac du Flambeau Casino Resort: The perfect venue for unforgettable meetings and events! Conveniently located amidst the breathtaking beauty of Northern Wisconsin, our resort offers a harmonious blend of modern amenities and natural surroundings. The conference center is situated on the shores of Lake Pokegama nestled in Wisconsin’s Northwoods, providing a classic Northern retreat feel that reflects its Ojibwe culture and heritage. The casino has slot machines and table games, dining in the Eagle’s Nest Restaurant and Woody’s Bar & Grill, and 101 well-appointed rooms. The 8,500 square-foot Convention Center with the Hall of Nations offers an outstanding venue for entertainment, receptions, trade shows, meetings, presentations, and seminars. The Convention Center can accommodate up to 800 people. Call 1-800-25-TORCH for more information.

The Edgewater Hotel

The Edgewater Hotel in Madison, Wisconsin is an ideal location for hosting meetings and events. The hotel is located in the heart of Madison, next door to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and within a short walking distance of the Capitol Square and downtown. The hotel has over 14,000 square feet of indoor space including seven breakout rooms, multiple ballrooms, and four special event spaces that can be configured to support your meeting or event. The Grand Ballroom and Terraces, The Madison Room, The Mendota Ballroom, The Red Crown Club, and The Sky Bar are some of the venues available for hosting events. The hotel offers first-class meeting and banquet facilities with the latest A/V equipment and is staffed with in-house A/V technicians. Contact their sales team at sales@theedgewater.com to start planning your event today.