Dec 12, 2022

Whether “Viva Magenta” is red with hints of pink and purple or pink with overtones of red is up for debate. But one thing is certain: Pantone’s just-announced Color of the Year for 2023 is bold, and it would make a dramatic choice for an event’s...

5 Ways to Practice Gratitude at Your Events

Dec 01, 2022

The meeting experience is often more about how attendees feel rather than what they think. One way to generate positive feelings is to design experiences that encourage gratitude.

Need to Cut the Meeting Budget? Start with the Big Picture

Nov 08, 2022

Don’t sweat the small stuff (yet).

Avoid the Venue Budget-Busters

Nov 08, 2022

Hotels are currently in the driver’s seat when it comes to meeting negotiations. However, flexibility and asking the right questions will help you book the right property for your event.

On the Road to Ground-Transportation Savings

Nov 08, 2022

Whether you’re booking airport shuttles or buses for off-site events, it’s tough to put the brakes on rising costs.

Take a Swipe at Event-Tech Costs

Nov 08, 2022

As the cost of AV and event technologies continues to rise, planners need to get smarter about what the really need and how to get it at a fair price.

Choice Cuts for Food and Beverage Savings

Nov 08, 2022

F&B prices are through the roof, but with some careful and strategic planning you can stay on budget and still delight attendees.

75+ Ideas to Cut Meeting Costs

Nov 08, 2022

How to stretch your event budget for food and beverage, event tech, ground transportation, and venues. Plus some big-picture ideas to reign in costs.

A Diagnosis for the Meetings Industry

Nov 02, 2022

How the aches and pains of effectively planning events in 2022 parallel another complex problem—plus some tactics for easing the strain

5 Books That Aim to Make You a Better Planner

Oct 27, 2022

Engagement, work-life balance, risk management: new and recently updated volumes to improve your knowledge and provide new perspective on our evolving industry.