Fontainebleau Las Vegas Sparkles in Grand Opening
The $3.7 Billion Fontainebleau Las Vegas is officially now open. Close to two decades in the making, the vertically integrated luxury mega-resort is a reality at last.
Andrea has been covering meetings, events, and trade shows for more than three decades. She is the proud recipient of many journalism awards, the most recent of which was a story featuring Ron Walden, Reed Exhibitions USA’s first Global Executive Sponsor for Race. She received a B.A. from New York University, majoring in English and journalism. She kicks off every summer by participating in the Spring Lake Five Mile run and spends many weekends “down the shore” enjoying Asbury Park’s dynamic music scene.
Meeting Spend Is Up and Short Meetings Are Down
According to Convene, spending on meetings and events has increased by 35%, while Knowland reports group revenue is at 103% of 2019 levels.
John Hense: Grit — Key to a Successful Event
According to John Hense, if you peel back the curtains of all successful meetings and events, you'll find one key ingredient: grit.
Mexico Incentives: Deep Connections Make the Difference
Mexico’s drug cartels often dominate the headlines, but avoiding the country altogether is a costly mistake. By partnering with local experts and selecting a property that celebrates local culture, you have all the necessary pieces to truly motivate your guests.
Tulum Takes Flight as an Incentive Destination
Tulum, a popular incentive destination, now has an airport. The Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport is open, with five daily domestic flights and numerous international routes coming soon.
Denver Earns Coveted Sustainability Recognition
Visit Denver is the first destination organization to achieve the Event Industry Council’s highest Sustainability Event Standards ranking. This certification is intended to cast those who just greenwash aside and spotlight those doing the work.
Janet Dell Makes History as Freeman's First Female CEO
In its 96-year history, Freeman has never been led by a woman, but that is about to change. On July 1, Janet Dell takes the helm and will oversee one of the largest event companies in the world.
Tech Conference Accused of Creating Fake Women Speakers
Tech industry insiders say fake female speakers were featured in the DevTernity conference lineup to create the illusion of diversity.
Apple's NameDrop Feature Sparks Privacy Warning
Some law enforcement officials think Apple's NameDrop contact-sharing feature could be abused as it makes it too easy for personal data to be shared.
Stress at an All-Time High in Events
Four out of five event professionals report that their roles have become more stressful today than before the pandemic. Plus, they are not being supported.