It's the start of a new year! We're kicking off 2018 by sharing some trends we think will shape the industry into becoming a fresh, innovative and successful one this year.

Speed dating. Blind dating. Online dating. These matchmaking options aren’t new to us, but have you heard of brain dating?

At a certain point in the planning process, an event planner will be asked by the venue, “Do you have any rigging”?, As most events do in fact hang items, from simple banners through to complex production set-ups. So, what does the planner need to know before talking to the rigging team?

In this digital age, we have a plethora of ways to extend the reach of our events. Here are a few ideas to consider for your next event.

In today’s complex meeting environment, security can take on a wide range of forms. Indeed, many corporate groups bristle at the thought of their competitors being around. Any of these scenarios can increase the need for vigilance by meeting planners and those in charge of security.

As event planners and conference organizers generally focus their efforts on creating events that offer jam-packed networking opportunities for attendees, and sometimes the need for the opposite is neglected.

We are continuing our list of tips to help the global meeting planner avoid the obstacles and host an international event to remember.

Today at the Vancouver Convention Centre we are proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Be a Host program along with our partners at Tourism Vancouver and the Vancouver Hotel Destination Association.

Planning a meeting or convention is no easy task. And if the event takes place regularly at a new destination, that adds a whole new level of complexity for planners.