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Mike Dominguez on 7 Economic Trends in the Year Ahead

Tips and Trends | March 18, 2024

A host of economic forces at home and abroad are creating a new narrative for meetings and events, says industry leader Mike Dominguez. Read more...

Event Catering on a Budget: How to Save Money on Event Catering

Tips and Trends | March 18, 2024

Event catering is likely one of your largest costs, but it’s also where you have the most leeway. Here are 25 surefire ways to save money on event catering. Read more...

A Guide to the Most Commonly Used Meetings and Events Industry Acronyms

Tips and Trends | March 18, 2024

Let’s face it: We work in an industry that’s an “alphabet soup” of acronyms and initialisms. We love us some catchy, if sometimes opaque, abbreviations! Read more...

10 Ways to Create Events for Introverts

Tips and Trends | March 18, 2024

From clear communication to built-in breaks to low-pressure conversation starters, here are some ways to accommodate different personality types at your next gathering. Read more...

Why Hotels Are Saying Goodbye to Plastic Key Cards

Tips and Trends | March 18, 2024

“Every small step adds up” Read more...

7 Top Event Trends to Watch Out for in 2024

Tips and Trends | February 19, 2024

What’s the hot new conference destination this year? Is pickleball still popular for team building? Here, trend-setting event profs weigh in on what will define the industry in 2024. Read more...

What Will Be the Biggest Travel Trends of 2024?

Tips and Trends | December 13, 2023

There’s no doubt that 2023 was a busy year for travel. But will that business remain in 2024? The experts at Allianz Partners USA believe that emerging travel trends will only keep the number of travelers increasing in the new year. Read more...

Food for Thought: 4 Association-Event F&B Recommendations

Tips and Trends | December 13, 2023

It’s a real trick to find a balance between satisfying attendees’ dietary needs and delighting them with local items and interesting presentation, all while minimizing an event’s carbon footprint. Here are 4 tips for planners. Read more...

10 Tips on How to Optimize a Private Dining Room for Events

Tips and Trends | December 13, 2023

From Miami to San Diego, we spoke with 10 event professionals about what to look for in a private dining room when planning your next event. Read more...

10 Tips to Produce a Sustainable Event Without Breaking Your Budget

Tips and Trends | December 13, 2023

During ASAE’s 2023 Annual Meeting & Exposition, I got a chance to deliver a presentation on boosting event sustainability in an environment where inflation is on the wane but still impacting meetings and events budgets. Read more...

8 Tech Tips for Creating an Immersive Corporate Event

Tips and Trends | December 13, 2023

Whether it’s an intimate stakeholder meeting or a large-scale global production, planning a successful corporate event requires plenty of preparation, thoughtfulness, creativity and organization. Read more...

5 Major Things Affecting Events and Group Travel in 2024

Tips and Trends | December 13, 2023

Marriott, Hilton, and Accor have each released their 2024 trend reports — and some interesting common themes have emerged. Read more...