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Moving Beyond Gadgetry to Engage Conference Attendees
You can easily find VR hardware at an event. But is it delivering the all-important attendee engagement? Probably not, say industry experts, who advise choosing event tech wisely.
‘Set an Example From the Top Down on Work-Life Integration’
Natalie Ackerman, Jack Morton’s EVP Greater China, discusses how to prevent burnout and nurture creativity.
AC Forum Delivering Cutting-Edge Education
Working closely with the Leading Centres of Europe and the Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau, AC Forum will offer two collaborative learning experiences for its members this year.
‘A Really Crazy, Big Idea’ — Taking on Plastics in the Events Industry
The Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau joins forces with a nonprofit to launch a global movement to reduce the use of plastics at meetings and events.
Share Your Favorite Food, Travel Experiences with Bites & Sites
PCMA Convene launches a new newsletter with a keen focus on the F&B and travel parts of the event experience. Let us know what you think.
A Better Way to Serve Special Meal Requests
This one rule of thumb makes special food requests less awkward for attendees at seated meal events.
In Seattle, the Power of Women Runs Deep
Whether you’re planning an all-female meeting, have a strong attendee base of women, or just want to underscore the impact of women in your industry, Seattle creates a powerful backdrop for your meeting.
Why the Nightlife Is the Good Life in World’s Best Cities
Recent research indicates that night-time industries are key to a city’s appeal among visitors — and to its prosperity.
3 Ways to Speed Up Your Event Beverage Service
Seattle-based chef, mixologist, and entrepreneur Kathy Casey said efficiency at bars is key to providing guests with a better overall experience at your next reception or meal event.
Past Touches Bourbon Orleans Hotel in Spirited Ways
While the Bourbon Orleans Hotel’s Bourbon “O” Bar serves drinks of all sorts, the hotel is known for other kind of spirits — thanks to its past lives. Here’s a look back at the history of this opulent meeting venue in the heart of the French Quarter.
Webinar: Creating a Sustainable Future for Events
Taking some sustainable steps at your events can make a fantastic impression on attendees while helping the environment — and saving money.
Convicts, Addicts, Attendees Run with a Purpose
A recycling industry convention in Los Angeles united attendees with an unlikely group of guests for a morning run that went far in making meaningful connections.