40 Under 40: Patrick Smyton, Visit Seattle
What I do: My role is to direct and maximize bookings in the city of Seattle and at Washington State Convention Center. I work...
40 Under 40: Barrie Schwartz, My House NOLA
What I do: I’m the leader of an all-female team. With My House NOLA, I am changing the events industry by...
5 Edgy Ideas for Educational Seating
Just as educators are constantly looking for better ways to communicate, planners are always looking for new educational seating ideas. The point?...
40 Under 40: Rae M. Hawkins, SYNNEX Corporation
What I do: As an in-house planner for a steadily growing IT distribution company, I plan and execute a wide range...
5 Shoes Every Female Meeting Planner Should Own
When it comes to conference footwear, comfort reigns supreme. These five picks are both fashionable and functional—and anything but flat....
4 Reasons Kimmy From “Fuller House” Was Destined to Be a Planner
When “Fuller House” premieres on Netflix Feb. 26, the 13-episode series will get the audience caught up with the beloved Tanner...
6 Steps to a Post-Event Debrief
Even when an event seems to have gone off without a hitch, there are always elements that could be improved—that’s...
6 Resorts to Impress Your Incentive Winners
rom Monaco to the Maldives, exotic locations are in high demand by incentive winners. But even in the U.S., special...
4 Things “Grease: Live” Taught Us About Live Events
Few things are as iconic as “Grease” and its lovable characters. So when Fox announced it would be producing a...
4 Takeaways From Diversity Marketplace
Will Smith said this week that diversity is America’s superpower. While the actor was responding to a question about the...