Midwest Meetings

Survey Asks What Planners Want

Customizable, “white-box” venues instead of hotel ballrooms, virtual tour offerings instead of site visits, and service over space. These are among the latest trends for those planning a meeting or event, according to a recent survey of corporate and social event planners conducted by Convene.

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Lyles Re-joins Grand Geneva

Brad Lyles has been named director of sales and marketing for Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark in Lake...

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Set Course for Success

At Geneva National Resort, each meeting space offers panoramic views of lush fairways, rolling countryside and pristine shorelines – landscapes that can sharpen thinking and creativity and provide for walking breaks and a round – or three – of golf.

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Study Touts Benefits of Green Facilities

According to the “LEED in Motion: Venues” report released last week by the U.S. Green Building Council, venues such as convention centers that incorporate...

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New Hotel Coming to Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee's Historic Preservation Committee has given its approval for plans to convert the Humphrey Scottish Rite Masonic Center into a 220-room hotel.

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Delta to offer free meals on some cross-country flights

Beginning March 1, 2017, Delta will offer free meals to coach class on some of its cross-country flights.

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Marcus Properties Earn AAA Four Diamond Awards

Three Marcus Hotels & Resorts properties in Wisconsin have received the AAA Four Diamond Award in 2017.

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Renovations Underway at The Cove of Lake Geneva

The Cove of Lake Geneva is undergoing renovations to its lobby and front desk. Madison-based Brownhouse will update the space to include a fresh,...

Technology

Live tweeting allows planners to maximize their exposure

What’s live tweeting got to do with your meeting? Hashtags can trend before and after an event, keeping the conversation going long after the lights are shut off on the trade show floor or the doors have closed on the hotel meeting space.

Planner Tips

5 Tips to Insure Speakers Connect with Your Audience

One of the main draws for successful meetings is assembling a list of heavy-hitter speakers that promise to deliver value to attendees. Good planning makes a good line-up of speakers.

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