By: Tracey Bockhop, CMP With schedules maxed out it is sometimes difficult to justify leaving for a few days to better ourselves. We have consumed our days with so many things for others that we forget to take time for ourselves to learn and grow as individuals. Interactions have changed so much over the years, but one thing has kept the same; meetings are important. The principal behind them doesn’t change. Meetings bring people together to network, continue education and gr

By: Tracey Bockhop, CMP With all the conflict going on around us, it is hard to imagine how we would react if it hit closer to home. It seems that since 9/11 the U.S. has taken great lengths to be prepared for an act of terrorism and tragedy, but can we ever be fully prepared? No one can predict what is going to happen. However, the better prepared we are as planners, the more equipped we will be to assist our attendees, guests and partners when global incidents put us to the

By: Tracey Bockhop, CMP If you asked ten people about their favorite thing to do in Las Vegas, you will probably get ten different answers. To some, Vegas can be overwhelming and intimidating, but I find it to be an intriguing and enticing location to bring meetings to. Why? When you think about what is important to groups when they are selecting a meeting destination, there are a few commonalities that most look for. Top on the list is ease of travel to and from the destinat