Testing/rehearsal times should be absolutely non-negotiable for any event. Having worked in events for a number of years, at planet planit, I am still surprised that people do not test ... Read more
Exhibitions are where we make a lot of new (professional) friends in a very short period of time. Proper follow-up, through LinkedIn and other channels, is essential. Because your network ... Read more
Regardless of what you pay for an app (even if it’s a free one!), it is an investment. You have to spend time researching vendors, choosing the app, briefing the ... Read more
Apps are everywhere and can do everything from helping us accomplish mundane tasks to keeping us entertained while we wait for the bus. But what happens when we need a ... Read more
Social media is forever changing and what channel is best for your events or how you use them is something that will always need to adapt. However, we think these ... Read more
1. At EIBTM last November, you revealed the Trends Watch Report 2014. What have you been up to since then? I had to look at my diary to answer this ... Read more
Over the last few years, emerging food trends have been significant in the way caterers are providing hospitality for meetings and events. Sustainable practices is one trend that’s seen a ... Read more
Orlando is a world-class city that continues to grow, evolve and prosper. New investment, such as capital improvements to the Orlando International Airport, make travel increasingly accessible from anywhere in ... Read more
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg argues that the social media channel is already doing a lot to cater for live events and they plan to keep it up, but are they taking ... Read more
Meeting and event planners are often faced with technical difficulties and relying on technology as we all know can create added pressure on the day. At EIBTM in 2014, we ... Read more