Design the Ideal Networking Reception
Networking receptions are an industry standard. Yet one question has plagued every event planner at one time or another: “Where...
Hotel Murano
Tacoma, Wash., is the birthplace of renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly, whose works are featured worldwide. It’s only fitting then...
Now Open: Westin Grand Cayman Renovation
A multimillion-dollar renovation is complete at The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort and Spa. The updates are apparent as...
Use These Trends
Panels, roundtables, micro-sessions, and other formats are becoming more popular than old-school classroom-style sessions. However, time constraints lead to conversations...
Keystone Resort
The largest conference center in the Rocky Mountains is one of many reasons groups will want to consider Keystone Resort in central...
The Flashpoint (May 6 Edition)
President Obama announced Penny Pritzker as his nomination to head the Commerce Department. Pritzker, the billionaire heiress to the Hyatt hotel...
In the Works: SLS Las Vegas
Nearly two years after closing the Sahara on the north end of the Las Vegas strip, SBE Entertainment Group has...
Portfolio: Paul Mandell, Consero
Paul Mandell's first blush with events was as a lawyer attending big trade shows and small events. Later, he joined...
In the Works: Drury Lane
Phase one of an extensive renovation at Drury Lane Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., has been completed and includes the update...
Tough Decisions After Boston Bombings
In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings last week, event planners with meetings or conferences scheduled in the city immediately after...