Meetings Today Podcast

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson talks with Mark Vaughan, executive vice president and chief sales officer for the Atlanta CVB , about how the destination is gearing up for Super Bowl LIII , and what it means for meetings and conventions groups in the future. Don't miss our related coverage showcasing Atlanta's meetings upgrades. Enjoying this episode? View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podca...

Sarah Kloepple and Christoph Trappe discuss recent airport travel experiences during the government shutdown and provide tips for navigating security and reducing stress for everyone. Remember to be nice to TSA workers ! Related Meetings Today Podcast Episodes: Government Shutdown (What Planners Need to Know) Destination DC's Elliott Ferguson on the Government Shutdown Enjoying this episode? View...

Richard Hovel, Mid-Century Modern expert and owner/manager at the Palm Springs' Desert Star vacation rental complex, discusses with Meetings Today’s Marlene Goldman the history of Mid-Century Modern architecture and how groups can experience the popular phenomenon in Palm Springs, California. He also talks about the annual Modernism Week event, this year from Feb. 14 to Feb. 24, 2019. Enjoying thi...

Staff Writer Sarah Kloepple talks with Becky Andrzejak, exhibit and events manager for Johnson Controls , at AHR Expo in Atlanta about why her company's two-story exhibit booth, also referred to as a double-deck booth, provides some serious competitive advantages on the tradeshow floor. Enjoying this episode? View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson talks with Frank Passanante, Senior Vice President of Hilton Worldwide Sales - Americas, about the iconic brand's Golden Anniversary. Learn more about the  Hilton Effect  on the hotel company's website. Enjoying this episode? View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!

Michelle Milligan, president of the  Society of Government Meeting Professionals National (SGMP) , discusses with Meetings Today the impact of the U.S. federal government shutdown on meeting planners and the meetings industry. Read more industry insights on the shutdown here. Enjoying this episode? View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!

Meetings Today’s Tyler Davidson talks with Destination DC chief Elliott Ferguson about the federal government shutdown and how Washington, D.C., is navigating it. They also discuss hot spots for planners and attendees to visit while in D.C. Read more insights from Ferguson and others regarding the shutdown here. Enjoying this episode? View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!

Meetings Today’s Tyler Davidson talks with Thrive! Meetings & Events’ Tracy Stuckrath about what planners need to know about F&B preferences, restrictions and how to make sure attendees who have allergies are protected. Stuckrath is the foremost group F&B food allergy expert in the industry, and the knowledge she shares just may save a life at your next meeting. Also: Some of the key F...

Meetings Today’s Tyler Davidson discusses the “what-ifs” regarding internet connectivity and audiovisual services following reports that CenturyLink suffered severe outages across its network . Also, Jon Trask of Strategic Meeting Tech  fills meeting planners in on his tips for saving money on AV at events. Enjoying this episode? View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast...

Meetings Today’s Tyler Davidson saddled up for behind-the-scenes access to the Grand National Rodeo , held in mid-October 2018 at the Cow Palace, in Daly City, California. Like the 77-year-old venue, the multigenerational world of rodeo is a quintessential study in Americana, attracting young and old to test their mettle. Tyler interviews Cindy Rosser, the second-generation leader of Flying U Rode...

Meetings Today’s Lori Tenny discusses sexual harassment and strategies to combat it in the hospitality and meetings industries with Michael Massari, chief sales officer for Caesars Entertainment, and Sarah Soliman Daudin and Courtney Stanley, creators of #MeetingsToo: How to Prevent and Address Sexual Harassment at Events. Listen to another related podcast episode here. Enjoying this episode?...

Amid the high-energy hustle of IMEX America , Meetings Today’s Lori Tenny takes a breather in the Be Well Lounge with Dale Hudson, knowledge and events director for IMEX, and Lee Papa, mindfulness speaker and trainer, to discuss innovative CSR and wellness initiatives at the show and in the industry.  They also talk about the importance of self-care for meeting planners, with a shor...

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson sits down with Trippus Event Solutions'  Martin Klofver at IMEX America to talk about his eminently easy to use end-to-end meetings and event solution and meetings tech trends. Enjoying this episode? View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!

Meetings Today Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson discusses LGBT+ issues in the meetings industry with Charles Chan Massey, a 30-year meetings industry veteran and advocate who remembers the "secret handshake" days. Now LGBT+ meeting professionals have their own association. Read more on that here. Enjoying this episode? View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!

Meetings Today's Lori Tenny sat down with a meeting planner, a changemaker and a major industry leader at IMEX America in Las Vegas to have a candid conversation about sexual harassment in the meetings industry and how we can propel change and make the biggest impact moving forward. Enjoying this episode? View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson talks with Dan Berger about the game-changing sale of his meeting facilitation solution, Social Tables , to industry tech giant Cvent . Short on time? Read our news coverage of the acquisition. Enjoying this episode? View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson runs down the latest meetings trends with Carol McGury, EVP, Events & Education Services for SmithBucklin , including the consumerization and customization of events. Enjoying this episode? View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!

Christoph Trappe chats with Jack Reed, director of sales with the Hilton Head Island Visitor & Convention Bureau , about the impact of increased regular air travel into town after the Hilton Head Island Airport in South Carolina extended its runway from 4,300 feet to 5,000 feet, encouraging more direct flights. Enjoying this episode? View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!

Tyler Davidson interviews Michele Polci, director of citywide catering sales for Caesars Entertainment , about catering trends at IMEX America. Are you up to speed on the latest in F&B? Listen to find out! Enjoying this episode? View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!

Vice President of Digital Innovation at Aventri Brian Friedman joined Meetings Today at IMEX America in Las Vegas for a conversation on artificial intelligence, which Friedman believes can help planners create a successful event. Friedman also discusses Aventri's recent acquisition of  ITN International , which broadens its current on-site technology and service offerings. The...

Meetings Today Vice President & Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson and Chief Content Engagement Director and speaker Christoph Trappe talk with Christine Ahanotu, booking agent with AE Speakers , about the most critical issues meeting planners need to know before hiring a speaker. Check out this article Christine wrote for even more speaker selection advice. Enjoying this episode? View...

Vice President & Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson talks with Omni Hotels & Resorts' Dan Surette, senior vice president of sales and marketing, and Laura Trussel McKoy, creative director and vice president of interior design, about the hard-charging brand's newest developments and design concepts. Enjoying this episode? View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!

One of the brightest lights and biggest thinkers in the meetings and events industry, Event Manager Blog editor and author Julius Solaris, joins Meetings Today for this podcast exploring the latest trends and technology developments impacting the meetings industry, the unceasing viability of face-to-face meetings and his IMEX America Smart Monday keynote that is sure to turn heads. Enjoying this e...

Protect the safety of your attendees and the legal liability for the organization you plan for before, during and after an event via a sound risk mitigation strategy. Hear what risk management and duty of care expert Brenda Rivers has to say by tuning into this essential episode of the Meetings Today Podcast! Brenda Rivers and Meetings Today also partnered to publish "The Meeting & Event...

ASAE , the “association of associations,” provides a learning laboratory for association planners and others at its annual events. Join Meetings Today and ASAE’s Amy Ledoux, SVP, Meetings and Expositions, to discover how ASAE manages its big annual meeting and expo and cutting-edge XDP event, including more details on a new risky and revolutionary new pricing model for 2019! Enjoying this episode?...