Matt SwensonTrendsEvent Planners Seek Customization in an Age of UncertaintySoftware companies race to provide solutions for event planners in a post-COVID-19 world.October 19, 2020TrendsPromotional Companies Hit Hard Find Niche In CrisisThere aren't as many face-to-face events right now, but promotional companies like PMSI and iPromo remain as busy and relevant as ever.September 3, 2020StrategyFacilities Move to Attain GBAC Star AccreditationMove over LEED certifications. Venues now covet GBAC Star accreditation to prove readiness for illness.August 25, 2020PlacesIt's a Group Effort in Lehigh Valley, PennsylvaniaLehigh Valley organizations work collectively to showcase the Pennsylvania destination as a place to bring your meetings and events.June 25, 2020MeetingsRE/MAX Is Going Beyond Zoom With Virtual ConferencePam Harris, RE/MAX senior vice president of customer experience, shares the behind-the-scenes planning for the company’s Broker Owner Conference.June 23, 2020TrendsSign of the Times: Shields Part of Events’ FuturePlexiglass and glass shields can be used for safety and sponsorship opportunities.June 16, 2020MeetingsChattanooga Film Festival Displays City's Bandwidth for EventsChattanooga’s powerful fiber optic network allows for large-scale events reliant on technology.June 12, 2020PeopleCaesars Entertainment’s Michael Massari: ‘Events Need to Take Place’Caesars Entertainment Chief Sales Officer Michael Massari is not worried for the future of face-to-face meetings.June 8, 2020TrendsHotels Present New Amenities to Guests Upon ReturnLuxury picnics, immunity-boosting elixirs and more await guests heading back to hotels.June 3, 2020PlacesLas Vegas Is Back in BusinessMGM and Caesars announce plans to reopen many of their properties on June 4.May 28, 2020Page 1 of 11Next PageTop StoriesProgramming & EntertainmentBooking a Controversial Event Speaker? Here’s How to Prepare for the UnexpectedCareful preparation and clear communication are key to managing the risks of booking a potentially polarizing speaker.SportsSee How the College Football Hall of Fame Is Transporting Fans Into the Game Day ExperienceGlobalAn Experiential Event Prof Shares Her Favorite Venues Around the WorldIndustry InsidersWhy Embassy Suites by Hilton's Breakfast Is the Key to Event SuccessOpinion & ExpertsEvent Profs Share Their Wildest Event Ideas—That Actually Worked