Meetings Today Podcast

Danielle LeBreck stops by the “All Roads Lead to Caesars Forum” road show in Minneapolis, Minnesota to catch up with Lisa Messina—VP of Sales for Caesars Entertainment—about the highly anticipated grand opening of Caesars Forum in Las Vegas in March.

Coronavirus has hit China hard, and it's difficult to get an accurate assessment of its severity because of the secrecy in that nation, although many confirmed cases have been reported in the U.S. Check out our Corona Virus Risk Management piece by Brenda Rivers to see how you can prepare. Also, discover what you need to do if you get sick on the road; a podcast with the LVCVA's Chris Meyer on wha...

Meetings Today’s Tyler Davidson chats with Chris Meyer, vice president of global sales for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, about what’s new in the center of the meetings and events universe. Topics include Elon Musk’s bold new Boring Company people mover; exciting new technology offerings; highlights of the Las Vegas Convention Center expansion; and how the Las Vegas is attracting...

Danielle LeBreck and Jill Vance, the director of sales for The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel , take a deep dive on why this tranquil Southwest Florida destination is ideal for your next meeting. They cover its natural beauty and inspiration surroundings, unique waterfront venues, team activities, CSR programs and more. * This podcast was created in partnership with The Beaches of Fort Myers...

Meetings Today is proud to collaborate with Courtney Stanley, a women's empowerment leaders in the meetings and events industry. Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson asks her about the new podcast and Courtney shares some information about the first show, which is now available ! Enjoying this episode?  View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!

Oracle just announced it is pulling up stakes and moving its 60,000-strong OpenWorld conference from San Francisco to Las Vegas for the next three years, citing exorbitant hotel prices and perceived safety issues due to the city's homeless crisis. Also, check out our podcasts from Lead Destination Strategist Danielle LeBreck, who traveled to Australia for the Dreamtime incentives event and a fam t...

Lead destination content strategist Danielle LeBreck tours the Whitsundays, a collection of islands near the Great Barrier Reef in northeastern Australia, during a fam trip with Business Events Australia. Listen to an overview of two resorts ideal for incentive groups—qualia and InterContinental Hayman Island Resort—along with an interview with qualia’s director of business event sales, Julie Ford...

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson describes the impact Patti Shock has had on the meetings industry, through the eyes of the people she's impacted, including Joan Eisentsodt, Tyra Warner, MaryAnne Bobrow, Dan Cormany and Dan Parks. Also, our Top 10 stories of 2019 and a podcast from Australia's Dreamtime 2019 .

Lead Destinations Content Strategist Danielle LeBreck sits down with Tourism Australia’s Penny Lion during Dreamtime 2019 in Perth, Australia, to chat about how Australian destinations can help you plan one-of-a-kind incentive trips. * This podcast is brought to you in partnership with Business Events Australia

Heka Health 's Tony Salah, an innovator of wellness challenges that have been incorporated at large meeting industry events such as IMEX America, PCMA Convening Leaders and ASAE's Annual Meeting, explains how meeting planners can get their attendees competing in fitness challenges that will get their blood pumping and increase their overall engagement. 

Meetings and hospitality veterans Joan Eisenstodt and Roger Rickard —no strangers to entering the fray when it comes to addressing hot-button issues and promoting industry advocacy and awareness—discuss the rather unenthusiastic current state of industry advocacy and how we can all get more involved to champion issues that directly impact our profession.

Golfing is still a great way to conduct meetings and network. Learn some of the ways this outing has evolved and why scheduling your next golf event goes beyond the course from Mark Crabb with Greater Palm Springs CVB, interviewed at Meetings Today Live 2019.

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson details some of the top stories on  MeetingsToday.com , including  how one group weathered the California blackout --with tips for handling power outages--VISIT Milwaukee's  hiring of Peggy Williams-Smith  as president and CEO, and Jeff Heilman's  podcast with Middleburg, Virginia's Goodstone Inn & Restaurant .  Enjoying this episod...

Meetings Today Senior Contributor Jeff Heilman finds instant kinship and lasting memories at this exclusive group enclave in Virginia's horse and wine country. Check out Jeff's On the Scene story about his visit to the Goodstone Inn.

Meetings Today Vice President & Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson shares a few yuks from his Laughter Yoga story with Sarah Routman, as well as the best places in Texas for groups to get barbecue , searing your attendees' selfies on pancakes and the importance of speaking up for our industry . Enjoying this episode? View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!

Laughter yoga practitioner Sarah Routman shares a few yuks with Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson after her Laughter Lab session at IMEX America . Laughing loudly out of context, it seems, is a tonic that heals and invigorates attendees while creating bonds with their colleagues. Have a laugh on us! Enjoying this episode?  View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson offers up his experiences at Meetings Today Live! West in Victoria, British Columbia, and how this magical little English Colonial-style city fueled his love for travel. Also, Danielle LeBreck is reporting from Music City, USA —Nashville—during her press trip with Marriott's Convention & Resort Network. Enjoying this episode?  View more episodes of the Meet...

After a tour of Nashville's legendary Grand Ole Opry , Danielle LeBreck sat down to talk with tour operations manager Laura Leigh Jones Robertson about the famous country music venue's recently enhanced group tour offerings, event options and celebrity encounters—including Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn and Patty Loveless. Enjoying this episode?  View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson talks with Trippus Event Solutions ' Martin Klofver about his company's utilization of facial recognition technology for Keller Williams Realty's Mega Camp 2019 , and how this brave new tech may transform the industry and society. They also discuss privacy concerns and pushback. Enjoying this episode?  View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!

Little Fib at Renaissance Nashville Hotel aims to "put the supper back in supper time" through its modern take on comfort food classics. Meetings Today's Danielle LeBreck sat down with Chef James Kerwin during a Marriott Convention & Resort Network press trip in Nashville, Tennessee, to discuss the restaurant's group catering options as well as the local touches it can offer attendees that are...

Well, almost. On a visit to NYC,  Playa Cativo  Sales and Marketing Director Cesar Vargas talks with Meetings Today Senior Contributor Jeff Heilman about all the temptations of this boutique beachfront eco-lodge accessible only by boat in Costa Rica's rainforest. Enjoying this episode?  View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!

Tyler Davidson sat down at IMEX America with Jerry Harper, deputy director of the Phoenix Convention Center , to find out what's new in the destination and at the facility, as well as why the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown is used as test hotel for that brand's news innovations. Enjoying this episode?  View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!

Tyler Davidson details Meetings Today's coverage on IMEX America , an On Location broadcast about destination boycotts , an  in-house vs. outside AV primer and how to etch your attendees' faces into macarons onsite. Enjoying this episode?  V iew more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!

Tyler Davidson sat down with Destination DC President & CEO Elliott L. Ferguson at IMEX America 2019 to find out what exciting new offsite venues and developments are opening up options for meeting planners in the U.S. capital. They also discussed the DMO's ambitious Connected Capital program targeting key industries such as tech, biotech/pharma, education and medical. [Related Content: Destin...

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson spoke with Atlantis Paradise Island's Christina Fischer at IMEX America about the luxury resort's ongoing charitable efforts to help Bahamians devastated by Hurricane Dorian. Listen for more information on how you can help, too. Enjoying this episode?  View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!