Meetings

After Action Review: A Critical Component to Event Planning

When we talk about successful event planning, the emphasis is quite often on the word "planning" and all the tools and techniques we employ to ensure a successful event. But what about after the event? How well do we evaluate/measure the success of the event, and do we spend the time necessary discussing what went well and where there is room for improvement?

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Beyond the Coffee Break.

How do we find just the right mix of structured programming while offering opportunities for organic networking and some fun too? There are several ways to incorporate some "downtime" that keeps attendees engaged – without burning them out.

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6 DEI Questions to Ask on Your Next RFP

I recently attendeded ConferenceDirect's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conference (D22) at the Hilton City Center in Denver, CO. This represented the organization’s first annual event bringing together a diverse group of meeting professionals, ConferenceDirect associates, and industry partners to explore a range of DEI topics and how they affect meetings and events.

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Quick Tips: New & Noteworthy

A recent report from Lodging Econometrics found that Dallas’ pipeline of hotel projects is well ahead of every other U.S. metropolitan area. There are plenty of plans afoot in the rest of the Lone Star State as well.

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