As corporate meeting planner for Newport News-based Huntington Ingalls Industries, the largest shipbuilding company in the U.S., David Hinnant is focused on the details that will make an event a ...

What makes a successful theme for a business event? As a meeting planner for nearly 15 years, I believe successful meeting themes should be the connective thread to your company’s overall strategies ...

Behind every unforgettable celebration is a planner who brings vision, calm leadership, and thoughtful execution to the table ...

COVID threw the corporate event planning industry into a tailspin. Uncertainty around in-person gatherings, restrictions, and health protocols has solidified that the future of events will likely not ...

Perhaps not surprisingly, health-related factors are taking a front seat for corporate meeting planners during the site-selection process, according to a new survey. About 71 percent of in-house ...

Welcome to the 2013 edition of the Virginia Business Meeting & Conference Planner. This annual publication is designed to showcase prime meeting locations across the entire state. Whether you are ...

Environmental sustainability has become a cornerstone of corporate responsibility, and corporate event planning is also undergoing a significant transformation. Businesses are now expected to lead the ...

Corporate meeting planners now have extended opportunities to connect and share experiences during IMEX America this November. Two exclusive events will be held at the show which takes place November ...

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, the role of corporate event planning in Latin America has evolved into a strategic necessity, particularly in such a dynamic and vibrant region. As businesses ...

Local hotels and resorts have seen a drop in corporate meeting business as the down economy has pushed companies to re-evaluate their spending. This doesn’t mean that corporate meetings have stopped.

Hotel closures and staffing reductions are corporate meeting planners' top concern for the future of in-person or hybrid events, according to a recent survey conducted by the Northstar Meetings Group.

Conference season is underway and major gatherings are bringing together thousands of corporate leaders. According to Statista, as of January 2025, the United States led the world in planned ...