Sara Karnish

1 week 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.

1 month ago | 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.

1 month ago | 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.

2 months ago | 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.

2 months ago | 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.