Vince Alonzo

5 Cities, 5 Great Holiday Event Venues

A successful holiday party is a great way to end the year. The office Christmas party is a time for employees to celebrate the year’s accomplishments, socialize with colleagues in a more relaxed setting, and boost morale. It can also be a great opportunity for companies to show their appreciation for their employees’ hard work. […]

3 Things You Need to Know About Translators

Communicating to attendees in multiple languages can be tricky. This brief guide will make hiring a translator a little easier.

The Corporate Gift That Keeps On Giving

Meow Wolf launches an annual portal pass that grants recipients year-long access to its exhibits. As corporate gift giving season begins in earnest, Meow Wolf is announcing the launch of an Annual Portal Pass which grants recipients perpetual access to Omega Mart in Las Vegas for an entire year, ensuring an endless journey through intricate […]

Omni to Build Convention Hotel in Raleigh, N.C.

The 550-room property will transform Raleigh’s burgeoning convention center campus. The city of Raleigh, N.C. has entered into negotiations with Omni Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Preston Hollow Community Capital and Provident Resources Group, to develop a convention hotel in the core of downtown Raleigh. The dynamic addition to the Raleigh skyline will be […]

Always Be Closing — Just Much Quicker

New EventMobi app converts trade show leads in record time. EventMobi, an industry-leading event management platform, has launched Lead Capture, a new standalone app, which will make it easier than ever before for event exhibitors to find, download, and use the lead capture tool at trade shows and events. The decision to split Lead Capture […]

That’s Entertainment?

One night last week I went to the movies. The night before, I went to a live theatrical performance. The first night I saw Jimmy Carr, a British comedian, perform at Carnegie Hall. The next night I saw a 4DX screening of a movie made about, 20 years ago called, The Nightmare Before Christmas. It […]

Incentive Travel Index Predicts Strong Growth in 2024

But most respondents feel it will be a sellers market and the buyer/seller relationship will be challenging. The newly released 2023 Incentive Travel Index (ITI) reports that, overall, the incentive travel industry is strong. Growth is projected through 2025 for both number of people participating in incentive trips as well as per-person spend. That said, […]

Green Convention Center Site Selection Check List

Here are 10 things to look for when searching for a facility that can accommodate a sustainable event. If a convention center has a LEED certification, it’s a pretty save bet that it has a top-notch sustainability program. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the world’s most widely used green building rating system. […]

Hyatt Hotels Wired for Good

Hyatt continues to focus on climate action with increased usage of 100% renewable electricity. Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced Hyatt-owned hotels in the U.S. have transitioned to 100% renewable electricity through Green-e Energy certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to match their electricity use. This step is integral to meeting Hyatt’s 2030 science-based target of adopting […]

Move Over Cheese, Now Wisconsin is A Mecca for Golf

Wisconsin has the most golf courses on Golf Digest’s newest list of America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses. Golf Digest recently revealed its latest ranking of the top 100 public golf courses in the United States and Wisconsin has 10 golf courses on the list, more than any other state in the nation. The public golf […]

Flight Delays Happen—Dead Batteries Don’t Have To

This is the new travel reality: operational headaches hidden under “weather delays,” pilot shortages, crowded skies—and a meetings industry that can’t afford downtime when planners, speakers, and attendees are on the move. In these moments, staying charged is mission-critical. Here’s the good news: there are power banks that deliver reliable, fast charging while meeting TSA rules.

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