There is no more important focus of a meeting or conference than keeping attendees safe and secure. Destination Marketing Organizations can play an important role in ensuring attendee safety.
Synergizing TED and Vancouver: A Win-Win Connection
TED, focused on ideas worth spreading, transformed the way content is delivered at conferences. Event Strategist Nicola Kastner traveled to Vancouver to experience TED in April and is ready to share what she learned.
Baltimore’s Sporting Legacy Enhances Meetings and Conventions
Baltimore is a city where sports are more than a pastime, they are intrinsic to the culture. Its history of hosting major sporting events benefits meeting and convention planners as bringing in big groups is what the city does regularly.
DC Shows How to Turn an Event Destination Into a Bleisure Dream
Recent research from Freeman shows that 82 percent of professionals are looking to combine business travel with leisure. Taking inspiration from DC, here are five ways to ensure that your attendees benefit from the full bleisure experience at your next meeting.
Destinations International’s Global Reach Showcased in Dallas at its Annual Convention
The pandemic made the world smaller and more inclusive and, thanks to event technology, connected a broad range of global attendees. This helped Destinations International expand its global footprint, which was on full display in Dallas during its annual convention.
Three Ways to Fight Digital Burnout at Meetings and Events
Burnout is a growing crisis among business professionals, and excessive screen time may be partly to blame. Here are three ways to help your attendees unplug from their devices, reconnect with the moment, and recharge their own batteries.
Victoria Opts Out of Hosting Commonwealth Games in 2026
In a shock announcement, the Australian State Victoria has pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games. This is a massive blow to a competition that doesn't seem to be profitable, and many believe no longer makes sense.