All posts by Cynthia Dial

Meeting planners have always dealt with challenges — it’s their job — but sometimes it’s time to mix it up and operate beyond the boundaries.

While virtual/hybrid meetings will continue for a while, planners will soon need to dust off those in-person team-building ideas sitting on the shelf for months.

What single element in a corporate or incentive event can best transform it from ordinary to extraordinary?

From planners to chefs, eating clean and organic are in the forefront of decision makers’ minds when planning a get-together to reward and motivate attendees…

It’s a city that’s forever been known for its conglomeration of contrasts — forever a meeting planner’s playground…

As in life, the only certainty in the world of meetings is — uncertainty. Change is inevitable and constant, even in the food arena. So, to be ahead of the culinary curve, keep reading for insight from in-the-know planners and gastronomic experts. ‘IT’ MARKS THE SPOT What do turmeric, cauliflower, kombucha, fresh-pressed juices and milk […]

When a meeting planner is tasked with planning an incentive — a reward that checks all the boxes in fulfilling an attendee’s dreams and desires — one prime-time piece of this puzzle is the destination.

Things are different in Arizona: The mountains are sharper, the desert more dramatic and the contrasts greater. The destination is where the afternoon sky paints a reddish patina over this setting known for its Native American heritage and perpetual sunshine. Celebrating a plethora of perks — from authentic cowboys, distinctive cuisine and fashion-forward shopping to […]

Imagine the synchronized tasks of selecting a destination for a meeting or incentive that not only meets the criteria of the executive board, but an assortment of groups ranging in age, interests and rules of engagement?

Putting together an incentive program rewarding top producers for their over-the-top results is a challenge.