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Haiti update

Thursday, Mar 4

The tourism and hospitality industry as well as faith-based international aid organizations continue to support Haiti earthquake relief programs. ..read more

The Hybrid Advantage

Friday, Feb 26
By Jennifer Garrett

Can a hybrid event actually help your live ..read more

Bringing hope and renewal

Monday, Jan 18
By Christine Born

Today, people in this country are celebrating Martin Luther King’s birthday and his legacy of hope. It is a day when many people volunteer for community renewal projects. This year, much of the focus is on bringing ..read more

Going virtual

Friday, Dec 4
By Christine Born

Telepresence technology has arrive, especially with two of the world’s biggest hotel chains offering telepresence suites. ..read more

Continuing education

Monday, Nov 2
By Christine Born

Faith-based meeting planners are motivated and well informed, with or without industry certification — maybe because many have a mission and answer to a higher authority. ..read more

City’s chance to shine

Monday, Oct 5

In “Banking on faith: Birmingham’s convention business thrives on religious gatherings,” Sunday’s Birmingham News focused on impact of faith-based meetings, like upcoming Rejuvenate ..read more

The Vatican’s planner

Wednesday, Sep 23
By Christine Born

Vatican travel planner offers unique perks. ..read more

To tweet or not to tweet

Tuesday, Aug 25

Faith-based organizations have been wary about using social networking sites, but more and more have been reaching out to members on Twitter and ..read more

Finding silver linings

Wednesday, Jul 22

Trying times bring out the best and worst in us. In the meetings business, we’ve heard some inspiring stories about planners who have worked to extend budgets, find bargains, rethink programs and combine events so their members ..read more

Open Space Technology, Anyone?

Friday, Jul 10
By Regina McGee

Open Space Technology sounds like something from the future but it’s ..read more