The key to meeting now and in a post COVID world successfully is flexibility and creativity, in addition to implementing all recommended safety guidelines, from health and cleanliness standards, to hybrid meetings and alternate F&B plans. Hotels are partnering with 3rd party organizations and vendors to simplify events for planners and attendees. READ MORE

Focusing on the ideal that "change creates opportunity," corporate travelers should view the setbacks they have faced since the onset of the pandemic as unique openings to innovate the way they engage with clients and do business, from conducting smarter meetings – and who should be involved in those – to making shrewd budgeting decisions and more. READ MORE

When was the last time you lost a top performing employee to a key competitor? This fixable problem costs businesses trillions of dollars every year. Businesses in hospitality and leisure find it increasingly challenging to retain and recruit the skilled talent required. Here we provide an overview of the state of the industry and some key differentiators to set your business apart. READ MORE

Have you ever noticed that Marrakech boasts such a large number of excellent luxury hotels and resorts, despite the fact that there are no obvious reasons for international business travelers to spend time, except for, perhaps, retreating for team building exercises? Please join me in my quest for excellence in the westernmost Arab country, the Maghreb - the "Arab West", and its most famous city. READ MORE

The transformation from an analogue conference to a digital business event can only take place when meeting organizers come together with the technology and venue partners capable of delivering this content richer, audience growing and environmentally friendly multi-location conference format. Read how IACC MultiPOD changed IACC's recent annual conference for the better. READ MORE