It’s official: sustainability has transitioned from trend to expectation in the events industry. And while there’s no denying the carbon footprint conventions and events leave behind, it’s inspiring to see event professionals playing a lead role in choosing destinations dedicated to eco-friendly…
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Today’s meeting planner checklist is L-O-N-G. A trending destination where attendees will flock to fill seats? Check. All the steps to run a meeting in person and online? Check. A place with standout safety standards? This one leaves a lot to consider. Today, safety goes beyond how crime…
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Planning an event in another city: it isn’t easy. Especially when you’re responsible for finding spaces that go beyond the ballroom, from board meetings and breakout sessions to relaxing retreats and closing receptions. But when you meet in Madison, you’ll find more than 100 options that match your…
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Just like State Street and stunning lake views, Madison's supper clubs are a must-do. Their history: fascinating. The décor: it’s everything. The experience: it’s changing. It’s well documented that the first supper clubs started in London in the late 1800s as private clubs where theater…
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When you look at the lake-city-lake landscape in Madison, it’s easy to see how the terrain inspires a “fittest city” mindset. We swim. We bike. We run. We hike and climb. You might say our perpetual playground is a natural fit for welcoming world championships. But there’s something else the…
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We’ve all been there when it comes to conferences. The networking and learning, we love. The planning and traveling… maybe not as much. In a world where 76% of people attend conferences for the networking and 85% agree that conferences build brand awareness and increase sales—according to an…
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If you’ve considered Madison as a meeting destination, you’re likely aware it’s home to five lakes. A Frank Lloyd Wright-designed convention center. And, of course, the chance to try cheese curds. In case you missed it, PCMA’s Convene magazine recently recognized Madison as “A unique blend…
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