Meetings Today Podcast

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson talks with Mark Vaughan, executive vice president and chief sales officer for the Atlanta CVB, about how the destination is gearing up for Super Bowl LIII, and what it means for meetings and conventions groups in the future. Don't miss our related coverage showcasing Atlanta's meetings upgrades. Enjoying this episode? View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!

Sarah Kloepple and Christoph Trappe discuss recent airport travel experiences during the government shutdown and provide tips for navigating security and reducing stress for everyone. Remember to be nice to TSA workers! Related Meetings Today Podcast Episodes: Government Shutdown (What Planners Need to Know) Destination DC's Elliott Ferguson on the Government Shutdown Enjoying this episode? View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!

Richard Hovel, Mid-Century Modern expert and owner/manager at the Palm Springs' Desert Star vacation rental complex, discusses with Meetings Today’s Marlene Goldman the history of Mid-Century Modern architecture and how groups can experience the popular phenomenon in Palm Springs, California. He also talks about the annual Modernism Week event, this year from Feb. 14 to Feb. 24, 2019. Enjoying this episode? View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!

Staff Writer Sarah Kloepple talks with Becky Andrzejak, exhibit and events manager for Johnson Controls, at AHR Expo in Atlanta about why her company's two-story exhibit booth, also referred to as a double-deck booth, provides some serious competitive advantages on the tradeshow floor. Enjoying this episode? View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson talks with Frank Passanante, Senior Vice President of Hilton Worldwide Sales - Americas, about the iconic brand's Golden Anniversary. Learn more about the Hilton Effect on the hotel company's website. Enjoying this episode? View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!

Michelle Milligan, president of the Society of Government Meeting Professionals National (SGMP), discusses with Meetings Today the impact of the U.S. federal government shutdown on meeting planners and the meetings industry. Read more industry insights on the shutdown here. Enjoying this episode? View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!

Meetings Today’s Tyler Davidson talks with Destination DC chief Elliott Ferguson about the federal government shutdown and how Washington, D.C., is navigating it. They also discuss hot spots for planners and attendees to visit while in D.C. Read more insights from Ferguson and others regarding the shutdown here. Enjoying this episode? View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!

Meetings Today’s Tyler Davidson talks with Thrive! Meetings & Events’ Tracy Stuckrath about what planners need to know about F&B preferences, restrictions and how to make sure attendees who have allergies are protected. Stuckrath is the foremost group F&B food allergy expert in the industry, and the knowledge she shares just may save a life at your next meeting. Also: Some of the key F&B-related results of the 2019 Meetings Today Trends Survey are discussed. Click here to view or download a PDF from Thrive! Meetings and Events containing sample food allergen protection clauses. Enjoying this episode? View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!

Meetings Today’s Tyler Davidson discusses the “what-ifs” regarding internet connectivity and audiovisual services following reports that CenturyLink suffered severe outages across its network. Also, Jon Trask of Strategic Meeting Tech fills meeting planners in on his tips for saving money on AV at events. Enjoying this episode? View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!

Meetings Today’s Tyler Davidson saddled up for behind-the-scenes access to the Grand National Rodeo, held in mid-October 2018 at the Cow Palace, in Daly City, California. Like the 77-year-old venue, the multigenerational world of rodeo is a quintessential study in Americana, attracting young and old to test their mettle. Tyler interviews Cindy Rosser, the second-generation leader of Flying U Rodeo Company, and Ellen Carr, a 70-year-old former competitor whose granddaughter tested her skill at Jackpot Barrel Racing at the event. Enjoying this episode? View more episodes of the Meetings Today Podcast!