Tag: Connect Marketplace

At Marketplace in August, we asked planners to talk about what was going on at the conference in 140 characters or less. Here’s what they Tweeted using the hashtag #Connect2010. [...] Read more

The three “R”s of meetings — relationships, relevancy and ROI — were on display at 2010 Connect Marketplace in August. [...] Read more

International meeting planner and event specialist Monica Compton talks about how a roundtable lunch discussion at Connect Marketplace reminded her of her responsibility to keep attendees safe while traveling to international events. [...] Read more

When associate editor Libby Hoppe returned from Connect Marketplace, she asked herself the same question as a lot of other attendees: Now what? As a first-time attendee, here’s what she learned while she was at the event and what she needs to do now that she’s home. [...] Read more

The Discovery Channel created a promotional piece for its television network using the tune of the campfire song “I Love the Mountains.” The one-minute video shows stars of its shows like “Deadliest Catch” and “Dirty Jobs” singing along, explaining why the world is awesome, with the chorus line “Boom De Ah Dah.” Discovery then encouraged others to create their own videos, and so we did. [...] Read more

What’s the next thing to fear beyond hurricanes, oil spills and terrorism disrupting your meetings? Solar storms. Emergency preparation is important, and Editorial Director Christine Born talks about the things you can do that are in your control. [...] Read more

This week, hundreds of meeting planners and destination representatives head to Louisville, Ky., for our second Marketplace event. Here’s what you won’t want to miss there. [...] Read more

Last year, more than 200 meeting planners attended Connect Marketplace and left with more knowledge of the industry, more information about destinations across the country, and a slew of new friends, colleagues and contacts. We asked a few of last year’s attendees to share their advice on how to best prepare for this year’s event.

Get some sleep before you arrive! Really, though, do your research with the planners/suppliers lists that Collinson sends prior to the [...] Read more

A look at the 2009 Connect Marketplace at Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas. The show featured entertaining and informative speakers, educational sessions and a marketplace with pre-set appointments for meeting planners and destinations. [...] Read more

Hear from the planners and suppliers themselves about the success of the 2009 Connect Marketplace at the Red Rock Resort, Casino & Spa in Las Vegas. [...] Read more