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Things That Interest Me...and Maybe You (Part 1)

Don’t remember that Taylor Swift (or Bruce Springsteen) Concert? Your wedding? There is a reason for that. 

“We don’t set out to remember our lives—we set out to experience them. Not remembering is actually a tribute to being in the moment and enjoying it.”

This is an amazing and interesting article----and definitely pertinent to all types of events.

Why You Have Trouble Remembering Concerts Time

Parkway? Freeway? Highway?

And here I thought it mainly had to do with where you were from!

Parkway vs. Highway: What's the Difference? AAA Northeast

Where have you been?

I believe a lot of these are great locations for meetings and events too. If you know me at all, you know I love smaller markets. I have been to 14 of these—many for meetings!

Most Underrated Cities in the U.S. BuzzFeed

MPI WEC Throwback

Even though I am not attending WEC Mexico this year, here are some of my favorite memories from previous years.



WEC St. Louis 2012

with Elizabeth Luna, CMP

WEC Toronto 2019

with Robynne Weaver, MA CMP

WEC Minneapolis 2014

with Angela Gaghan, CMP

Things That Interest Me...and Maybe You (Part 2)

Meetings and Events

When Riskies Meet Swifties

Remember the RiskWorld article from last EGuide about the closing night? See also the impact of Taylor Swift’s tour on the conference’s opening night.

RiskWorld Overlapping Taylor Swift Concert PCMA

Global Events is a 1.6 Trillion Dollar Industry

EIC study finds that Global Events is a $1.6 trillion dollar industry.

Global Events Industry Prevue Meetings

What was the impact of the Pandemic on the Industry?

Economic Impact on the Events Industry PCMA

Company Is Using AI to Enhance Experiential Activations

AI in events—hurt or help?

How AI Can Enhance Experiential Activations BizBash

Slap and Verbal Attack at Medical Conference

This should not be able to happen at meetings or events.

Attack at Medical Conference MeetingsNet

Sneak Peek at What's Coming Soon to

The MeetGuide Store!

Things That Interest Me...and Maybe You (Part 3)

Hotels and Travel

Marrtiott Lauches Brand Number 32

Can you name them all? Lol

Marriott launches its 32nd brand The Points Guy

Most Hotels do not have a 13^th floor…or at least numbered that.

I do not mean to make fun of anyone. I have always found this amazing. After all, if there are 14 floors or more there is a 13th floor….call it whatever you want. But I do know this is very important to some people. I had a family member who got her house changed from 13 to 11.

Why New High Rises are Missing a 13th Floor USA Today

Hotels are Meeting Unique Customizations Requests by Groups

From transforming lobbies into nightclubs to creating quiet spaces.

Hotels Meeting Unique Requests by Groups CoStar

Why Hotel Breakfasts are Called “Continental”

Read about why it’s called “Continental Breakfast” in this article.

Why "Continental" Breakfast Parade

Ever Wonder What Happens to Your Used Hotel Soap?

What an incredible idea!

What happens to used hotel Soap? The Cool Down

New Hotel in Scotland Resembles a Certain Emoji

Now it's really hard not to see it.

New Scotland Hotel The Wall Street Journal

Tracy's Tidbits

A Blog from the Frontlines of Event Planning

Things That Interest Me...and Maybe You (Part 4)

Career and The Rest of Your Life

Red Flags Your Job is Setting You Up for Burnout

3 Overlooked Red Flags CNBC

Quiz: Is Your Work Stress Really Burnout?

What is Burnout really?

Quiz Time