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08/12/2024

That's a wrap on another amazing Boettcher Foundation Scholar Experience. We spent three thought-provoking, challenging, and FUN days in Westminster. This team is such a joy to work with!

My favorite moment came after we dismissed the closing remarks, collected name badges, and distributed checked luggage - the cohort of seniors was reluctant to leave, knowing this would be their last year attending as scholars. This to me is a sign of a truly meaningful event, when the attendees don't want to leave when it's over!

04/05/2024

The world is still watching, a little more than a third of the way into 's window to resolve their safety protocols. This has already had an impact on domestic travel, and could cause even more trouble for the industry if they don't satisfy the FAA.

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04/03/2024

Part of the Parisian prep to host the 2024 includes cleaning up the Seine to support water sports! French President Emmanuel Macron cited pollution-reduction as one of the Games’ positive long-term impacts, and he promised to swim in the River Seine that is being cleaned up for the Games.
With the opening of the Olympic Village, the countdown is on for this huge international event that will bring the spotlight on France!

On a day where the Olympic Village was officially handed over to organizers for the 2024 Olympic Summer Games, a venue that Paris has touted as having a positive long-term impact on the city, Frenc…

04/01/2024

Not new information, but this update from reinforces efforts we're focused on: the attendee experience, integrating intentionally, and choosing thoughtful destinations that reflect the values of our clients.

The nuts and bolts of planning and creating meetings changes constantly. To help you stay ahead of the curve, here are five trends that are changing the way meetings are conducted.   

03/28/2024

"The list of potential disasters caused by an untrained meeting planner is a long one." Jo Allison makes a great case for contracting a seasoned for support when managing logistics for a event, especially when negotiating large contracts.
Save time and money, not to mention stress! Let us know how we can help with your next meeting, conference, or site selection.

Dianne Devitt is on a mission to keep companies from losing thousands-sometimes hundreds of thousands-of dollars and more importantly, credibility, on meetings and events.

03/26/2024

Business keep evolving - in becoming increasingly important factor, and we are continuing to embrace . Read more about 2024 trends from .

Business travel is changing! Explore top trends in 2024, including AI assistants, bleisure trips, and sustainability. Equip yourself for success.

03/22/2024

Over the past few years we've been able to invest more in making events accessible for EVERYONE, which include and attendees. We are thrilled to see venues recognizing this and prioritizing these improvements!

Palm Springs Convention Center sets standard as the first convention center in California to achieve Certified Autism Center™ status.

03/20/2024

With costs rising across the board, booking speakers is becoming a task that is influenced more heavily by their relevance and outcomes than their celebrity, and finding someone local will help save. Speakers need to clearly define their value propositions, and work with us to keep fees as competitive as possible.

Economic, cultural, and technological issues are impacting who makes it onto the podium at meeting and conventions.

03/18/2024

Interesting trends emerging from the Meetings Today 2024 planner survey. 56% of us love the industry so much that we didn't spend any time last year considering alternative professional endeavors!

03/15/2024

Even with labor rates going up, banquet/event services are one of the areas where staffing is most challenging, according to surveyed property managers.
Every event I've produced in the last two years that had a banquet or catering staff has been challenging because people(not just a new employee or manager) were being trained onsite. , how many of you have had similar experiences?

Even as they pay front-line employees the highest average hourly rate ever, more than two-thirds of properties nationwide still have notable staffing shortages.

03/14/2024

I got to enjoy the Boulder Chamber Celebration of Leadership last night, honoring an amazing assortment of individuals and organizations helping to shape and move our community forward.

We celebrated The New Local's Rising Star Marie-Juliette Bird, celebrated Meati as the Entrepreneurial Business of the Year, and recognized Dr. Reiland Rabaka, Founder and Director of the Center for African & African American Studies with the Impact Award.

Governor Jared Polis popped in to present Element Properties & Boulder Shelter for the Homeless the Innovative Business of the Year Award, and we also got to hear from Resource Central's President Neal Lurie, who was honored with the Virginia Patterson Business Leader of the Year Award.

The most inspiring presentation for me was hearing virtually from Doug Greene(Founder of New Hope Network), this year's winner of the Franny Reich Lifetime Achievement Award. His impact on so many industries in Boulder has been profound!

Congrats to everyone who was celebrated last night, and thanks to the Chamber for bringing us together for such an uplifting evening.

03/12/2024

Tom Rhodes, Head Chef at Stadium, has invested months in creating satisfying food that is also . Read about what he's learned about farming and circular waste strategies, and peep those delicious-looking offerings!

Twickenham Stadium executive head chef Tom Rhodes is going the extra mile - including spending 18 months as a vegan - in making food at events as sustainable as possible. And yes, that includes meat.

03/07/2024

For the sake of our travel economy, thank goodness this merger wasn't allowed. Also, JetBlue - raise your standards!

03/06/2024

New CDC guidance states that people with COVID symptoms only have to be "fever-free without the help of medication for at least 24 hours" before they leave the house again. Hopefully we can stay respectful of each other as we navigate yet a new normal.

News and updates from the CDC on Covid symptoms, prevention and travel safety.

03/04/2024

Tips from BizBash for engaging first-time attendees at your next event. Hopefully when they leave they'll be looking forward to coming back again!

02/28/2024

Business travel may be back, but environmental concerns are becoming a priority.

Business trips are getting greener

02/26/2024

Laura Resco, Dir. of Hotel Intelligence at : “For 2024, we expect this trend to continue stabilizing on profit margins slightly lower than we were in 2019."
When margins are similar but costs are so much higher than they were then, our economy is still out of balance.

Industry Experts Share Forecasts, Break Down Demand Segments

02/23/2024

We all understand that tapping into emotions makes for a more engaging (and memorable) experience - here are a few concrete ways has sparked that connection with attendees. (We love uplights too!)

Events that focus on emotional connections spark conversation and foster brand loyalty. By weaving emotional threads into the fabric of an event,