Technology is ubiquitous and can be overwhelming. But it can also be incredibly useful, complementing and enhancing the overall event. Here are 7 easy ways we are seeing technology used by meetings planners, venues and attendees to ease the on-site experience:

We all know how to create spectacular events – but making people have the most “comfortable” experience, one that ensures they are able to stay focused on what matters and feel good for the duration of a multi-day event takes a little extra thought. Here are a few ideas:

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

In our busy everyday lives, we often focus much of our energy on our loved ones and work commitments and forget to take time for ourselves. This Valentine’s Day, we want to remind you to take time to love yourself first.

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?

Meeting planning is known to be one of the most stressful jobs in the world (careercast.com) because we have pressure from multiple stakeholder groups and are reliant on others to deliver our vision. This week's guest blogger, Tahira Endean, shares 7 ways you can help manage your own stress

At the Vancouver Convention Centre we welcome all kinds of guests with all types of culinary tastes and preferences. Chef Blair Rasmussen, executive chef at the Vancouver Convention Centre spent a few minutes with us, giving us his insights on what he thinks are the top five food trends for the year ahead.

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.

Today, October 11 is World Obesity Day and it provides a moment to reflect on the choices that we as event planners can make to create a healthier event. So, here are our top ten tricks and tips on how to plan a healthier meeting.

In May 2016 Vancouver Convention Centre became the first convention centre in North America to become a Healthy Venue, certified by the World Obesity Federation. This coincided with World Obesity hosting its International Congress on Obesity at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

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.