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Study Finds Business Travel Boosts Your Creative Brainpower

The results of a new survey reveal that traveling for work paves the way to more than a new destination — it can lead to enhanced creativity and productivity.

BY David McMillin June 18, 2019

Figuring Out Food Waste at Events

Sustainable Gastronomy Day served to remind us of wasted food’s economic and environmental toll — and reinforced how the events industry has a role to play in solving the problem, one meal function at a time.

BY Curt Wagner June 18, 2019

No Doggy Bag for You: Digging into the Issue of Food Waste

A cooking class — and its no-doggy-bag policy — speaks to the larger issue of how we need to make eliminating food waste a priority at events.

BY Michelle Russell June 17, 2019

Making the F&B Experience a Theatrical Event

With its new EAT Stations, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre merges local food with tech and AV to wow attendees.

BY Curt Wagner June 17, 2019

What’s New in Travel, Food and Beverage

What food trends and stories should event planners have on their radar? Convene provides a weekly roundup of what’s making news in the F&B and business travel worlds.

BY Convene Editors June 17, 2019

Is Attribute-Based Booking the Future of Room Blocks?

A new report from Amadeus and InterContinental Hotels Group suggests that traditional and generic definitions of room types are on their way out. How should event organizers adjust to meet tomorrow’s expectations about accommodations?

BY David McMillin June 13, 2019

Which City is ‘Best’ in U.S.?

New York hangs on to the top spot on the latest report from Resonance. Here’s why — and what the report can tell us about the best cities for meetings and events.

BY Cristi Kempf Curt Wagner June 12, 2019

Do Event Planners Saunter or Sprint to the Airport Gate?

Results of PCMA Convene’s recent Twitter poll on how much time event planners allow to make their flights shouldn’t come as a big surprise.

BY Curt Wagner June 12, 2019

Event Engagement: Help Attendees Connect Through Meal Prep

When organizers enable participants to help prepare the meal, the experience feels more educational, fun, and memorable.

BY Curt Wagner June 11, 2019

Bites & Sites Webinar: Creating A Sustainable Menu for Your Event

Sustainability has become a big aspect of almost any industry and in the meetings industry sustainability has become crucial to maintaining our social and environmental responsibility. Join Tracy Stuckrath in exploring sustainable food options you can employ at any venue.

BY Tracy Stuckrath June 10, 2019

What’s New in Travel, Food and Beverage

What food trends and stories should event planners have on their radar? Convene provides a weekly roundup of what’s making news in the F&B and business travel worlds.

BY Convene Editors June 10, 2019

What’s New in Travel, Food and Beverage

What food trends and stories should event planners have on their radar? Convene provides a weekly roundup of what’s making news in the F&B and business travel worlds.

BY Convene Editors June 7, 2019

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