High-Touch Interview with Rick Allen: Uncovering the Magic Behind Personalized Meetings When you think of high-touch service, which organizations spring to mind? For many of us, one of the first names will be Disney, and if you’ve ever visited a Disney resort, you’ll...
Key Considerations for Inclusive Meeting Planning The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is an important law protecting the rights of people with disabilities, as well as preventing discrimination against them. It’s an important rule for meeting and event...
What is ESG, and why is it important for your meeting strategy? Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards are becoming increasingly important in the modern business world. These three areas of focus for companies are vital considerations for organizations...
The good news: business travel is back! The less good news: the cost of business travel is skyrocketing. The highest per diem corporate travel cost increases from 2020 to 2021 are 41.48% in Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33.8% in New Orleans, LA, and 33.44% in New York, NY. New...
Who would have thought, two years ago, that we would be talking about the metaverse in 2022? But what is the metaverse? The metaverse is a “universe within a universe” – or, to put it into context for corporate events, it’s a virtual space...
Andy McNeill, CEO of American Meetings, Inc. was a recent guest on the Tourism Entrepreneur Podcast, where he shared his knowledge and expertise on the state and future of the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry and tips for success. The...
