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Myrtle Beach Convention Center Preps for Better Days Ahead
Myrtle Beach Convention Center staff, confident of a bounce back, make the most of a downtime.
Trends
How Leaders Can Use Virtual Teambuilding Activities to Boost Company Morale
How one event executive is adapting amid COVID-19 restrictions to ensure employees working from home continue to feel engaged and included.
Event Profs Remain Connected During Quarantine
Courtney Stanley and Christine Mack launch a Facebook virtual group, one of the many ways the industry fosters community.
Home Office Organizing Hacks
Organizing professionals share their insights into some of the challenges, solutions and hacks to creating the perfect home office space.
Event Canceled Due to Coronavirus? Send Attendees This Swag
Gifts for the Good Life designed clever solutions for at-home employees, clients, and more.
Places
Coastal Mississippi Rebrand Brings New Venues
Coastal Mississippi is rolling with new venue openings ideal for meetings and events.
F&B
Eating Out Is in at Events
Where relationships are made, and business happens: Dine-arounds shape the conference experience.
10 Places to Eat and Drink in Support of Australia’s Bushfire Relief
Here are a few upcoming and ongoing fundraisers where your food and beverage purchases can contribute to the cause.
Beverage Programs Get Star Treatment at Hotels
Hotels across the country are elevating beverage programs to starring roles.
Guide to New England’s Breweries and Distilleries
These New England spots offer both breweries and distilleries, and make for prime destinations.
The Latest Catering Trends
Creative presentations and on-the-move food are some of this year’s top catering trends.
Marriott International's Masters of the Craft
Marriott International identifies leaders in the F&B world.
How To
5 Best Practices for a Successful Webinar
Here are our five tips for hosting an engaging and successful webinar.
Voices
Conquer Social Anxiety After the Days of Social Distancing Are Over
Courtney Stanley is here to help you conquer your fear of networking.
Speaking Advice Better Than Picturing the Audience Naked
There is no one-size-fits-all preparation for public speaking. Consider which of these ideas work for you.
Mindful Thoughts to Prevent Negative Feelings
Keep the good vibes flowing at your meeting with mindful thoughts to prevent negative feelings from spreading at events.
Do Mind Me: Event Planner Self-Care Tips
A successful meeting planner presents a self-care guide that calls for plenty of “you” time.
How Non-Millennials Can Think Like a Millennial
By 2025, 75% of the workforce will be made up of millennials. It's time to start thinking about how to plan events for this group.
Forecast for 2020: Four Essential Brand Experience Trends
Now is the time to incorporate audiences, tech, and talent trends into your forward-looking brand and marketing strategies.
People
Rhanee Palma Makes History as Visit Oakland’s Chief Sales Officer
In November, Rhanee Palma, CDME, became the first Filipina-American to hold a C-Suite position (chief sales officer) at Visit Oakland.
