When AI, Travel Booking, and Hospitality Implode: What the OYO "Palette" Scandal Should Teach Every Traveler
A Las Vegas hotel allegedly used AI-altered photos and fake names to trick travelers into booking rooms at the same property they were trying to avoid - here's what it teaches us about AI, trust, and why real travel advisors still matter.
Minds Aren't One-Size-Fits-All. Events Shouldn't Be Either
Most events and workplaces are built for one kind of brain. Here's what changes when we design for all of them.
6 Ways to Prepare Your Group Like a Pro - Before Anyone Packs a Bag
Your pre-trip brief can make or break the group experience, and most planners are sending it too late with too little. Here's how to get it right.
Pueblo Perfection: Santa Fe's Cultural Tapestry Creates Unforgettable Retreat Experiences
Santa Fe isn't just a stunning backdrop, it's a full sensory experience that transforms corporate retreats, incentive trips, and wellness programs into something truly unforgettable. Here's what you need to know before you plan.
Vinho Verde, Blue Tiles & Big Group Energy: Why Portugal Deserves Next on Your Travel List
From Lisbon's tiled streets to a wine-soaked day in the Douro Valley, Portugal has everything a group travel program needs, and then some. Here's why it deserves a spot on your next itinerary.
52 Things, Round Three: Wellness Wins Worth Repeating
Two months of Wellness Wednesdays, distilled into one toolbox — from what's on your plate to what's in your medicine cabinet, plus a few ways it all ties back to events and travel.
Expanding Your Horizons: The Power of Flexibility in Event Planning
What does a keto audiobook have to do with event planning? More than you'd think. Here's what stepping outside my comfort zone reminded me about creating truly memorable events.
Beyond Pride Month: The Year-Round Impact of LGBTQ+ Professionals on the Events Industry
The LGBTQ+ community has been shaping the events industry for decades — with serious expertise, significant spending power, and innovations that make every event better. Here's the data behind the impact.
8 WECs in and I'm Still Taking Notes
Eight WECs in and San Antonio did not disappoint. Here's my recap from MPI's World Education Congress — the keynotes, the education sessions that actually made me rethink things, and why this conference keeps earning its place on my calendar every year.
Tango, Asado & ROI: Why Buenos Aires Should Be on Your Shortlist
Buenos Aires has European elegance, Latin soul, and a price point that'll make you rethink everything you thought you knew about group travel. Here's why BA deserves a serious look.
Connection Is the Strategy: Leadership Lessons from the Room
What does a rockstar mindset have to do with leadership? More than you'd think. Here's what two days in a room full of industry pros taught me about the skill we forget to practice most.
Move, Rest, Reset: A Wellness Wednesday Recap
Ten weeks of Wellness Wednesday tips, one place to catch up — plus how movement, restoration, and mindfulness show up in the events and travel world.