Bites & Sites
Bleisure Travelers Don’t Have to Venture Far From San Jose
Mind-blowing experiences are in store for delegates coming to San Jose, whether it’s experiencing the city’s high-tech culture, or day-tripping to explore its awe-inspiring natural surroundings.
What’s Trending for F&B?
Caesars Entertainment’s Michele Polci dishes on the event catering trends she is loving — and those that she could do without.
Farming Behind Glass with Indoor Hydroponic Farm
A hydroponic farm at the Greater Columbus Convention Center will grow nearly 5,000 pounds of produce this year.
NSBE Returns to Pittsburgh for the Third Time
More than 10,000 students and professionals will attend the annual convention in 2018.
What Will the Future of Lodging Look Like?
Redefining luxury travel and increasing emotional connections with guests are trends to look out for, according to A.J. Singh, Ph.D., professor at Michigan State University’s School of Hospitality Business.
Travel Trends for 2018 — and Beyond
Traveler safety and security; growth in travel for employee recruitment; and localizing programs to specific regions are on American Express Meetings & Events SVP Issa Jouaneh’s mind.
Montréal, a Hub for AI, Draws International Conferences
A center for creative exploration, Montreal is the research and innovation capital of Canada and a magnet for new ideas.
The Anaheim Campus Invites You to Relax
The old idea of never mixing business and pleasure is lost at the Anaheim Campus, where work, play, and collaboration go hand-in-hand.
Travel in an Age of Uncertainty
The Skift Global Forum touched on a range of challenges associated with global travel — and by extension business events.
Female Culinary Leaders Take the Stage in Calgary
Hundreds of female chefs and restaurateurs converged in Calgary in September for the Women Chefs & Restaurateurs Education Conference.
What Keeps a Conference Coming Back?
According to three of the busiest convention centers in North America and their loyal clients, it comes down to the comfort of familiarity mixed with the ability to grow together.
Food Tours, Progressive Dinners: Ingredients for a Moveable Feast
A progressive dinner format has all the ingredients that attendees now expect: a great meal, the opportunity to make connections, and the element of surprise.