The Mix
The echo effect of charitable activities planned by event organizers is dramatic. [...] Read more
“Speakerfile is the eHarmony of conferences and speakers,” says Peter Evans, co-founder and CEO. [...] Read more
Creating special menus for attendees with dietary needs is well worth the extra effort—50 percent of people don’t attend because of dietary restrictions. [...] Read more
The city of London worked hard to receive the 2012 Summer Olympics bid. When the games begin in July, a mix of new venues, existing facilities and temporary sites will be used. [...] Read more
Athletes come in all shapes and sizes. It’s a planner’s responsibility to accommodate them. [...] Read more
Tributes continue to pour in to Orlando for Gary Sain, president and CEO of Visit Orlando, who died suddenly and unexpectedly over the weekend. [...] Read more
Craig Mattox, assistant commissioner of championships for the Southeastern Conference, talks about planning large-scale sports events. [...] Read more
Impeccable service goes beyond responding to a customer’s needs in a timely fashion. [...] Read more
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina ripped through New Orleans, causing devastating flooding in the days following the storm. An estimated 25,000 displaced people sought refuge in the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Bob Johnson, president of the convention center, was the man at the helm. Today, the convention center is restored and operating more efficiently. Tourism has rebounded and the city is hosting more conventions and meetings than ever. Johnson spoke with Connect about [...] Read more
