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2 weeks ago | 
themeetingmagazines.com | Sara Karnish
There are almost as many types of events as there are reasons to have them. In the events world, sometimes the smallest things make the biggest difference, and the job of the planner is to balance the finer details with the larger picture, as well as be nimble enough to handle any unforeseen circumstances. It starts by understanding what the client wants to achieve.
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1 month ago | 
themeetingmagazines.com | Sara Karnish
The best events are meant to both educate and inspire, and planners have found that mountain resort destinations — with their tranquil grounds, stunning views and majestic backdrops — provide inspiration all their own. The breathtaking scenery of such venues, when paired with engaging content, equates to a win-win for all types of events.
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1 month ago | 
themeetingmagazines.com | Sara Karnish
Ask anyone who lived through the pandemic if in-person events are valuable, and you’re likely to hear a resounding “yes!” — and that’s because face-to-face events have proven their worth for myriad situations. But with limited time, budget and resources, clients expect a strong ROI for their events, which is different for everyone. Some expect a boost to their financial bottom line. Some look for an uptick in attendee networking and relationship building.
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2 months ago | 
pittsburghparent.com | Sara Karnish
By Sara KarnishA love of sports can last a lifetime, though actual playing time for most athletes is painfully short. Tennis, golf and swimming are the exceptions. These three activities can be enjoyed at literally any stage of life, but what makes kids start—and stick with—these sports? For youth teams, building lifelong interest starts with building a positive team mindset.
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Mar 20, 2025 | 
themeetingmagazines.com | Sara Karnish
When it comes to finding venues that have something for everyone, event planners say gaming resorts check just about every box. Besides convenience, the amenities and attractions available in and around them make it easy to curate unforgettable experiences for event attendees. Exceeding ExpectationsWhen planning events for an organization like Certified Angus Beef, it goes without saying that food and beverage are a key factor in choosing a site.
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Mar 6, 2025 | 
themeetingmagazines.com | Sara Karnish
Professionals in a wide range of industries — meetings and events included — are only just beginning to tap into the potential of artificial intelligence (AI). While some planners are still educating themselves about the technology’s tremendous capabilities, others have been using it in a variety of ways for some time. Either way, AI is proving to be hugely beneficial in almost all aspects of the planning and execution of events, and its potential seems limitless.
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Feb 11, 2025 | 
themeetingmagazines.com | Sara Karnish
More than four years after the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the hotel and hospitality industries still have not fully recovered. That’s according to a survey of hotels conducted in 2024 by the American Hotel and Lodging Association, which showed that 76% of establishments are still face staffing shortages. Although most venues say their staffing figures are healthier than they were at the peak of COVID, some still have not returned to their pre-pandemic numbers.
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Feb 11, 2025 | 
themeetingmagazines.com | Sara Karnish
Food and beverage (F&B) is on the short list of the most important aspects of an event. However, in today’s environment, standard banquet fare is no longer, well, standard. Instead, planners are charged with providing unique, health-conscious F&B offerings that are tasty, align with attendees’ food allergies, dietary restrictions and preferences, and won’t break the budget. At the same time, F&B is a great way for planners to get creative.
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Dec 20, 2024 | 
meetingsmags.com | Sara Karnish
For events in the colder months, venues that embrace the season and offer intriguing outdoor activities become paramount; luckily, myriad mountain ranges in the Northeast mean a vast number of ski resorts and centers are available to planners. The term “ski destination” is something of a misnomer—it doesn’t fully capture the range of offerings these venues have available beyond slaloming down mountains.
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Nov 24, 2024 | 
themeetingmagazines.com | Sara Karnish
A crisis management plan is the one piece of the event preparation puzzle planners hope they’ll never need, yet it’s one piece they can’t afford to be without. From global pandemics to protesters, planners face an entirely new set of challenges that require a cool head, a calming presence and a quick, collected response.
