Tech Roundup for Meeting Planners
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View ArticleSpotlight: Charlotte
National trade publication, Rejuvenate Magazine features my city spotlight on , where else, Charlotte! The post Spotlight: Charlotte appeared first on Michael J. Solender.
View ArticleSpotlight Charlotte
Meeting planner trade pub, Collaborate features my city spotlight on Charlotte. The post Spotlight Charlotte appeared first on Michael J. Solender.
View ArticleMiami Spice
Abundant sunshine, miles of coastline and an explosion of cultural finds are all event planners need to know to vault Miami to the top of their short list for meeting destinations. Last year Miami saw...
View ArticleCharlotte USA Economic Development Guide 2015
Here are three feature pieces I wrote for this trade publication: ViewPDF The post Charlotte USA Economic Development Guide 2015 appeared first on Michael J. Solender.
View ArticleSite Visit: JW Marriott Miami
The 274-room, 22-suite JW Marriott Miami, the first JW franchisee in the world, has an enviable Brickell Avenue address in the heart of the city’s financial district, making it a sought-after venue...
View ArticleNegate the Wait
Managing down-time away from the office helps planners maximize their productivity while on the road. From long airport waits to delayed conference meetings and last minute cancellations, lost time...
View ArticlePack Hacks for Meeting Planners
Save time, energy, and money with shortcuts getting gear to your next conference. Who doesn’t like shortcuts when it comes to traveling with bulky meeting materials? Here are our favorite packing tips...
View ArticleDestination Memory Lane
Five classic American cities satisfy cross-generational groups with feel-good nostalgia event options alongside contemporary must have amenities. Savvy meeting planners are seizing on America’s...
View ArticleCharlotte Economic Development Guide 2016/2017
Here are three custom content pieces I wrote for the Charlotte Regional Partnership annual Economic Development Guide. ViewPDF The post Charlotte Economic Development Guide 2016/2017 appeared first on...
View ArticleHow to Make Your Event Stand Out on Instagram
Focused engagement strategy, quality imagery, and real-time monitoring and feedback help create buzz. Fortune favors the prepared. This is particularly heady advice when engaging social media...
View ArticleYes We Can-Ada!
My overview on the latest convention centers in Canada. Featured here in Connect Association Magazine. ViewPDF The post Yes We Can-Ada! appeared first on Michael J. Solender.
View ArticleMeeting Professional’s Guide to Moving Up the Corporate Ladder
Here is an insightful interview I conducted with Ambit Energy’s director of event planning, Kristin LeGate. ViewPDF The post Meeting Professional’s Guide to Moving Up the Corporate Ladder appeared...
View ArticleCombating Hidden Budget Busters
Scrutinizing spending patterns, requesting discounts, and consolidating services may help reduce recurring expenditures. Here at Wells Fargo Lifescapes. ViewLink The post Combating Hidden Budget...
View ArticleHigh-Tech Hotels Go Mainstream
Constant connectivity, guest-driven content and seamless transactions are top trends in high-tech hotels as savvy operators capitalize on the appeal of high-touch service to millennials and Gen Z...
View ArticleMinneapolis Gears Up for Super Bowl & Beyond
Hosting Super Bowl 52 is helping drive a booming tourism market in “New and Improved” Minneapolis. ViewLink The post Minneapolis Gears Up for Super Bowl & Beyond appeared first on Michael J....
View ArticleAlbany Capital Center Opens
New York’s Albany Capital Center opened March 1, playing host to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships. The grand opening was 12 years in the making—10 on...
View ArticleMeeting Planner Update – Minneapolis & Mexico 2017
Minneapolis has major Mojo and Mexico has more offerings than ever for meeting and convention planners – here is my update on both for 2017. ViewPDF The post Meeting Planner Update – Minneapolis...
View ArticleAtlantic City Ups Their Meetings Game
Their gaming industry “right-sized,” Atlantic City is aggressively pursuing the MICE market – my interview with Meet AC’s CEO here at Connect. ViewLink The post Atlantic City Ups Their Meetings Game...
View ArticleLPGA Comish Mike Whan on the State of Women’s Golf
Whan talks about the growth of the game, getting youth involved and realizing problems he once only dreamed of having. Here at Connect Sports: ViewLink The post LPGA Comish Mike Whan on the State of...
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