Ronnie Wendt, Author at Midwest Meetings

Stepping Up Safety and Security Measures for Meetings

Planners can boost event safety and security by asking the right questions, developing partnerships and creating safety guidelines and checklists.

News

The Move to Gather in Person

Today, companies are racing to return to in-person events after discovering there is no substitute for personal connections. In business, face-to-face meetings are where deals are struck, relationships are built and ideas are generated.

Planner Tips

7 Trends to Talk About

Personalization, novel experiences, supply chain challenges and locally sourced foods are top of mind for planners these days.

Planner Tips

How to Avoid Drowning in a Sea of Data

Digital and hybrid events can collect a vast sea of data. If not careful, planners can quickly find themselves awash in information without a measurable way to use it.

Facilities

Youth Sports Market Heats Up

Pandemic or no pandemic, the youth sports market is hot — and growing, say Midwest DMOs.

Facilities

Destination: Wisconsin Dells

It’s all systems go for meetings and events in Wisconsin Dells as the south-central Wisconsin community leaves the pandemic behind.

Planner Tips

Locking in Labor

The hospitality and restaurant labor shortage is real and sparking concern among planners counting on vendors for their meetings and events.

News

The New Face of Incentive Travel

Travel remains an enticing incentive for employees. And employers remain committed to including travel as part of their incentive programs for staff.

Planner Tips

Upping Engagement in the New Normal

Hybrid events let companies downscale their gatherings, while connecting people assembled in person with people in other geographies.

Planner Tips

When Partnership Pays Off

By Ronnie Wendt Melissa Falendysz, CMP, is a meeting and event planner for the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP). She plans around 130...

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