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Jill Stone

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So That’s How it Works!

technology

If you’re anything like me, you know that your phone, computer and tablet all have something mysterious inside that connects to a magical internet world where you can find information, watch videos, send messages and more. You know there are terms tossed around like Internet Speed, Bandwidth and Wi-Fi and you know you want a[...]

I Wish List of Travel Gadgets

wish list

How often do you say something like this when you travel – “I wish I could get a super cool gadget that would do this super necessary thing for me while traveling.” Here is a round up of some the latest super cool gadgets for your I Wish List. I Wish I Could Charge My[...]

Travel Well and Be Well Traveled

packing tips

Hello Meeting Planners! I hope you will be going on a vacation soon, you certainly deserve it. And if you are planning on it, let’s get ready to pack. Consider using one or more of these packing tips. There is a new way to pack in case you have yet to hear. The new packing[...]

It’s Time to Check-In to the Future

future

As you walk up to the hotel your mobile device welcomes you, automatically checks you in, and shares with you your room number. Once you get to your room, simply wave your magical mobile phone over the lock and the door opens. Your room is quite comfy, but you may need to make some adjustments.[...]

Live-Streaming Got You Live-Screaming?

Live-streaming

Periscope provides a way for people to live-stream events. Will it change events forever? I think it most certainly will! What used to be quite the process; scheduling a camera crew and setting up lighting and sound, has turned into an easy mobile application. And not just from your end, but from the attendees’ end[...]

Innovation Information

I recently returned from IMEX, which is America’s worldwide exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events. The conference took place in Las Vegas last month (October 2014). One of the most interesting parts of the event was a competition where 10 startups were invited to showcase their technology on the trade show floor. The winner[...]

Fall Trends for Meeting Planners

As you know, we Meeting Planners have to keep up with the trends in order to keep up our events. Our guests expect awesome-experiences-to-be-had. So with this in mind, here are some cool trends to add some fall color to your events! Oolala Candy: Think champagne flavored gummie bears and marshmallows topped with 24K gold.[...]

Tip-Top Laptop

Business travelers have laptops. Business travelers rely on those laptops to keep them connected with their lives. The whole idea of the laptop becoming dysfunctional during a trip can strike fear into the most fearless of flyers. So, here are some tips on keeping your laptop in tip-top shape. Don’t put it on your lap.[...]

No Oops For You

When it comes to meeting planning, there are way too many places where mistakes can be made. With the myriad of details involved, mistakes are bound to happen at times. Even though, and this is fact, meeting planners are closer to super heroes than human. Let’s look at some common mistakes, place them in that[...]

Business Travel Minus the Hassle

Hear ye, hear ye! Seasoned or newbie business travelers alike! Here are some hints and tips for achieving a trek with less hassle: Know the charges: Each airline has put forth its own twist on fees for luggage, meals, extra legroom and the like. Check out this page to find out how much you may[...]