Johnalee Johnston
The Festivalization of Events Sparks Singapore Rebranding
Stirring the imagination through transformational experiences has long been the mainspring of Singapore’s approach to meetings, and a recent rebranding explains why.
100 Years of Women’s Suffrage & Other Rochester Meetings Themes
The 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in New York has given new wind to the legacy of Susan B. Anthony and the only National Historic Landmark Museum bearing the reformer’s name is ready to welcome groups.
The Latest MICE Trend in Canada Brings Innovation Full Circle
“We’re a renaissance 10 years in the making,” quips David Goldstein, president and CEO of Destination Canada, the crown corporation for Business Events Canada.
“We’re...
Marriott Eyes Millennials for Meetings Innovation Cues
Marriott eyes millennials for meetings innovation cues as a shift in preferences among this generation changes the scope of meetings and conventions.
Q&A: Tech Fosters Sustainability at Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun
See how planners are utilizing tech in meetings at Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun, and where the crossroads of sustainability and innovation meet.
The Birthplace of the Theory of Evolution Inspires Teams to Evolve, Too
In the Galapagos Islands, the birthplace of the theory of evolution inspires teams to evolve, too.
The Latest Post-Hurricane Updates Coming Out of the U.S. Virgin Islands
The latest post-hurricane updates coming out of the U.S. Virgin Islands attests to the notion that hope is a thing of wings, supplies and WiFi.
See How One DMC in NYC is Riding the Changing Tides of Today’s Meetings...
See how one DMC in NYC is riding the changing tides of today's meetings trends.
Cultural Group Programming Is on the Rise in Macao
Cultural group programming abounds in Macao, the "Las Vegas of the East," which is also home to 20 UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Nose-to-Nose Meetings Surpass ‘Business As Usual’ in New Zealand
This is the norm for New Zealand business events: a sense of place and authenticity that “entices people to do things beyond the conferences they are here for,” explains Tourism New Zealand’s Director of Trade and Major Events, Rene de Monchy.
See How 2 US Cities Are ‘Greening’ Up Meetings & Incentives
If it hasn’t happened already, requests for event sustainability metrics may soon be the norm.
Add “Gust-o” to Your Windy City Meetings With These Ideas
An increase in MICE programs is adding new dimensions to Chicago’s cultural side while also giving a gust of revenue to the Windy City.
Unconventional Event Venues Create Hair-Raising Experiences in Madrid
Events in unsuspected places is trending in Madrid, and the city’s underground network of abandoned tunnels and bunkers deliver.
Oyster Love Blooms Eternal in Panama City, Florida
A point of pride for Florida’s Emerald Coast: the US oyster shucking champion (yes, this is really a thing), Honor Allen, hails from Panama City.
