Feeling relaxed in Aruba
I have espoused many times that the Caribbean is among the most amazing places in the world. My recent trip to Aruba to do site inspections further cemented my love for this beautiful region.
Aruba is a tiny island...
Every year, thousands of meeting planners, hotels, destinations, and other hospitality industry professionals gather in Las Vegas for IMEX America. For me, this is one of the best shows of the year, and a chance to meet with a multitude of...
I am the proud daughter of a New York Police Department detective who worked in crime prevention and safety for his entire career. My father, Larry, dedicated his life to educating people in the East New York section of Brooklyn on crime...
There are meetings, and then there are meetings—about 11 million every day, by some estimates! Workers spend an average of about six hours a week in meetings (my, that seems low according to personal experience!). And participants say about...
Sponsors without a well-conceived and executed activation plan will yield crappy results. It's akin to an exhibitor purchasing a booth, not completing a booth profile, not doing any advance outreach, not manning the booth, and doing no...
As a consultant, I find it essential to attend as many of the key industry meetings as possible in order to keep up with new trends and formats. At the Global Business Travel Association Convention in Orlando in July and the Meeting Professionals...
