Best Practices
Flight Delayed? Don’t Panic. Plan.
A new paradigm is emerging in corporate travel, one that reframes the delay not as a crisis, but as a manageable, and even productive, part of the journey. The very mega-hubs most susceptible to disruption are often the ones that have invested the most in transforming the passenger experience. This has created a powerful, yet often overlooked, strategic lever for event planners: the connecting airport.
America’s Best Airports to Be Stranded In
The art of the delay—how some airports turn chaos into comfort Reading Time: 6 minutes Flight delays are inevitable—but misery isn’t. The right hub can turn a travel nightmare into an unexpected master class in design, dining, and downtime. Here’s how the smartest planners and travelers are mastering the fine art of waiting well. The […]
Grounded by Gridlock: The U.S. Shutdown’s Ripple Effect on Air Travel and Events
When flights slow, meetings stop moving. And right now, the U.S. government shutdown is quietly threatening the most essential logistics layer in the event industry: the ability to get people where they need to be.
Winter 2025/26 Forecast Throws a Frosty Gauntlet at U.S. Meeting Planners
From NYC to the Rockies: Why winter volatility is the new terrain every planner must map If your backup plan for winter events is still “just buy more heaters,” you may want to rethink your playbook. Meteorologists are warning that the 2025–26 winter season could swing from mild to menacing, with parts of the country […]
The Ultimate Cruise Checklist for Attendees
Cruises aren’t like land-based programs — the Wi-Fi is slower, the dress codes stricter, and “all aboard” really means all aboard. A clear, no-nonsense checklist keeps everyone from drifting off course.
Dress Codes That Work: A Practical Playbook for Planners
If you plan meetings, you already manage a hundred tiny levers that shape attendee experience—room sets, AV, flow, wayfinding, F&B. Dress codes are one more lever. Done well, they enhance professionalism, comfort, and culture; done poorly, they confuse, exclude, or clash with global expectations.
Feed the World: Why Cuisine Is the Secret Sauce of Great Meetings
When international attendees gather, cuisine becomes more than catering—global menus build bonds, spark stories, and turn mealtimes into networking gold In 2023, according to the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), North America hosted about 1,873 international association meetings, roughly 19% of the global total. The U.S. alone led the world with 690 international meetings, […]
Turning the Tables on Food Waste
Food waste isn’t just about leftovers. It’s about sustainability, economics, and the guest experience. The good news is that new tools and technologies are emerging to help the industry make measurable progress.
Going the Distance
Whether your attendees are flying solo in economy or together in business class pods, long-haul travel can mean battling jet lag, dehydration, stiff muscles, and mental fatigue—all of which can derail the first day of programming. That’s why integrating wellness and productivity guidance into pre-trip communications isn’t just a courtesy—it’s a strategic move to protect your event ROI.
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.
