Fundamentals: Evolution of Meetings
When I started working in the meeting and events planning industry 19 years ago, budgets were big, and the Internet...
New Year, New Opportunities
2011. Sounds fresh. Suddenly, we have faith, once again, that a new year brings new opportunities. We go on with...
Avoiding Groupthink
Our meeting planning team brainstorms together—tossing ideas, making decisions, and having a great time doing it. The visionary behind Collinson’s...
Speaking Up About Service
My travels recently took me from the Caribbean to the U.S. West Coast – Jamaica to Las Vegas. Two entirely...
First Loves and Retro Looks
I still enjoy meeting new hotels and being surprised by innovations, no matter how small, like the plasma screen with...
Audiovisual: Creative Uses for Video Displays
Meeting attendees are used to seeing big screens with single images from cameras, videos, and PowerPoint presentations. Video monitors aimed...
Gadgets for Planners
High-tech devices streamline everything from presentations to tracking attendance. These products help make meetings efficient, thereby maximizing dollars. Kaon Interactive...
Gadgets for Attendees
Slick gadgets aren't just for presentations. These devices make it easier for attendees to get and share information, keep their...
Smartphones: Enhance the Experience
Current mobile technology enhances the attendee experience a great deal. Programs, handouts, and other paperwork have become almost unnecessary, the...
Visit: Tallahassee, Florida
Hospitality, convenience, and historic venues draw planners to Florida’s capital. Convenient to the I-10 corridor, Tallahassee is an easy drive from most...