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What this Year’s Oscars Teach Us About Hiring Speakers

When planning an event, securing a compelling speaker is paramount. Yet, the allure of "authenticity" often leads planners astray. Picture Adrien Brody at the Oscars, his spontaneous gum toss is a stark reminder that unfiltered self-expression, while perhaps memorable, isn't always professional.

Industry Planner Resources

Turning the Skies into a Mobile Meeting Room

For meeting and event planners, the challenge of keeping attendees connected and productive during travel has long been a hurdle. United Airlines (UA) is poised to revolutionize this aspect of event planning with its rapid rollout of Starlink WiFi, promising to transform the in-flight experience.

Industry Planner Resources

REAL ID Requirement: What Meeting & Event Planners Need to Know

Starting May 2025, it’s REAL ID or go home for domestic flights As a meeting or event planner, ensuring a seamless travel experience for your attendees is crucial. One major upcoming change could impact domestic travelers heading to your events: starting May 7, 2025, all U.S. airline passengers aged 18 and older will be required […]

Industry Association News

Colorado’s Premier Meetings Events Conference & Trade Show Returns – 25th Year

MIC Colorado, a collective of 10 leading associations and Denver, is ready to welcome more than 1,000 participants to the Colorado Convention Center March 25-26, 2025. The MIC community includes approximately 300 meeting and event planners, plus others from the meetings industry who support the meetings and events community in the Rocky Mountain area.

Industry Hotel & Resort Companies

Dream Big, Event Planners

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, in collaboration with Headspace, is offering event planners a powerful new tool aimed at ensuring attendees are rested, engaged, and ready to maximize their event experience.

Experts

Art of the Deal?

Recent events, such as the Trump administration's tariff policies for Canada, Mexico, and China, and the meeting between President Trump and Ukraine's leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, provide valuable lessons for meeting and event planners.

Industry Stats

Meetings Boom: Get Ready for a Packed 2025!

Two recent industry reports, "2025 State of the Meetings Industry" by Cendyn and ConferenceDirect and "Meetings Industry Trends: Q4 and Year-End 2024 Results" by Knowland, shed light on key trends and predictions for the year ahead.

Experts

Forget Spreadsheets

The meeting and event planning landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation. Gone are the days of clunky spreadsheets and paper forms. In their place? Sleek, powerful event registration technology that's changing the game for planners and attendees alike.

Stats

The $26 Billion Distraction Drain

Inattentive attendees in meetings are costing British Business £20 billion ($26 billion US) according to new research from London’s QEII Centre.

Experts

The Fantasy Economy

Experiences are taking center stage as the most coveted form of employee incentive. This shift reflects a broader cultural trend where fantasy, escapism, and immersive experiences are increasingly valued.