Business Travel Optimism Trending Upward for 2023
Business travelers are indicating that nearly 70% of their employers have either returned to the pre-pandemic normal or increased amounts of business travel.
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.
PCMA Unifying the Global Business Events Industry
The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) recently announced some key acquisitions, alliances and partnerships, further unifying the broad-based business events industry.
Holiday Parties Made a Comeback in 2022
Companies were ready to celebrate in person with their teams in 2022, as pandemic concerns receded to one of their lowest points since lockdowns began in early 2020.
American Hotel & Lodging Association to Focus on Environmental and Social Responsibility
Responsible Stay is a new program by the AHLA focused on prioritizing hotels’ environmental sustainability efforts in four key areas.
Meetings and Events Recovery Bodes Well for 2023
The U.S. monthly meetings and events data for October were recently released, and it’s good news as we near the end of 2022 and head into 2023 under a cloud of economic uncertainty.
Bet on a Winning Event at These Casinos
Casinos offer a win-win for both planners and guests.
Q+A: How Can the Local CVB Support Me?
CVBs exist to drive meetings and convention business, which means they are willing and able to support planners who do this.
7 Trends to Talk About
Personalization, novel experiences, supply chain challenges and locally sourced foods are top of mind for planners these days.
4 Meeting Room Design Trends to Copy Now
Four meeting room trends for your conference redesign.