Meeting Planner News & Articles

by Jeff Heilman

Along with tourism and finance, real estate is a pillar of New York City’s economy. New does not always replace old, however. Adaptive reuse of heritage structures and materials is

According to the American Express Meetings & Event 2021 Global Meetings and Events Forecast, 79 percent of global organizations emphasize sustainability in meetings and events. World leaders in this

by Jeff Heilman

Always innovating and improving, New York City did not blink in the face of the pandemic when planning for the return of business travelers. Investment in new and upgraded venues,

by Jeff Heilman

A sense of equality and inclusion is embedded deep in the conscience of New York City. Between 1892 and 1954, the five boroughs welcomed 12 million immigrants through Ellis Island,

by Jeff Heilman
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Founded in 1992, London-based etc.venues​ pioneered a dynamic and disruptive new stand-alone, nonresidential, all-inclusive concept for urban event, training and

by Jeff Heilman

With the ever-resilient US meetings industry on track to exceed pre-pandemic levels within the next two years, demand for destinations and venues is heating up.

Justin Farmer, Senior

New York City’s Javits Center is one of the busiest convention centers in North America. In a typical year, prior to Covid-19, the facility would host more than 175 events, up to 40,000 exhibiting

Brooklyn offers plenty to interest every type of traveler—including your meeting delegates. There’s the rapidly growing downtown core, arty Greenpoint and Williamsburg and so much more. Here’s a look

Manhattan’s bustling, centrally located Midtown West neighborhood is home to Carnegie Hall and many Broadway theaters, not to mention a variety of amazing meeting venues.

Team-building experiences enhance attendees’ engagement in a meeting and leave them with memories to treasure.