5 Small Group Meeting Destinations
Meetings will look different for the foreseeable future. Here are five places perfect for small groups, where activities center on the great outdoors.
JMIC Announces New Global Manifesto
The Joint Meetings Industry Council has created a "Global Manifesto" for organizations looking for a path to move forward with and justify the implementation of corporate meetings and events.
Hotel Layoffs Mount
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino and the Madison Concourse Hotel are among the latest properties to announce massive layoffs due to COVID-19 and its impact...
Dees to Manage Hilton Madison Property
Carl Dees, vice president of operations at Marcus Hotels & Resorts, has taken over responsibilities as general manager for Marcus’ Hilton Madison Monona Terrace...
Survey Conveys Apprehension Among Professionals
According to a recent survey by Northstar Meetings Group, meeting planners are less confident about restarting events as COVID-19 cases increase across the country....
Survey Shows Struggle with Virtual Meetings
According to a report in the EventMB, virtual events have not yet evolved into a successful solution for planners as a recent survey shows 40 percent of planners have been unable to organize a successful virtual event this year.
Hilton Unveils EventReady Initiative
Hilton Hotels has extended its CleanStay program to events with the announcement of the new EventReady initiative.
Marcus Resorts to Layoff 400+
Marcus Resorts plans to permanently layoff 410 employees at six of its Wisconsin hotels, plus 13 additional employees at corporate headquarters in Milwaukee.
Breaking Down New CDC Guidelines for Events
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has released a new set of guidelines to take into consideration for those planning events. They identify risk level by group characteristics.
Survey Shows Optimism Among Planners
More meeting planners are signing contracts for events, as compared to a month ago, according to a June 15 survey by Northstar Meeting Group.