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Join me on an incredible baking journey as I take on the same challenges as the contestants in The Great British Bake-Off. I also try to give a little bit of history behind each of the bakes. These delectable dishes have their roots in baking traditions around the globe, so buckle your seatbelts and prepare for takeoff!
We've all been there: An unexpected emergency arises - and along with it a sizable bill. And when it involves a family member, even the four-legged furry kind, we can't say no.
With all the choices in the dog food aisle, deciding on a diet that's best for your dog can be confusing. How can you determine which food will provide the right balance of nutrients, fiber, and protein that will give your beloved pet the best chance for a long, healthy life?
When we take a pet into our home, they become part of our family. And just like any other member of the family, a dog's needs change as they age. It's important to be aware of those changing needs and to watch for signs that your senior dog may need a little extra TLC.
We all deal with more health issues as we get older. It's no different for dogs, except for the fact that they rely on us for their care and nutrition. While different breeds "age" at different rates - and genetics and environmental factors also play a role - a dog is considered "senior" at around five to seven years old.
In a business built on relationships, industry veterans reflect on how much things have changed in the past quarter century — and what has stayed the same.
Whether or not travel bans and boycotts are effective, event organizers, as well as destination organizations, are often caught in the crossfire.
Meeting professionals share their key takeaways from the pandemic and which changes they see making an indelible mark on the industry.
The United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals have become a blueprint for the meetings industry to demonstrate commitment to sustainability.
Born of the pandemic as an ad hoc advocacy group, this industry coalition is in it for the long haul, working toward a stronger future for everyone, from exhibition booth builders to tradeshow executives.
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) means more than making sure the images in your marketing materials portray a diverse audience. It needs to be incorporated into every aspect of the meeting, from registration through evaluation, to ensure that people of historically underrepresented groups — those of different races, genders, ethnicities, religious affiliation, national origin, sexual orientation, languages, disabilities, socioeconomic status and ages — feel included and able to...
A look at how leaders in the industry are taking sustainability efforts to the next level.
Supply-chain backups. Persistent staffing shortages. Inflation at a 40-year high. All these issues are potential disrupters for meetings and events in 2022 and beyond. When added to what we hope are the tailwinds of a pandemic, they combine to create a perfect storm for an industry that’s still cleaning up from the first wave of COVID-19.
Meeting planners are used to putting out fires. The key to a successful meeting is anticipating and preparing for every possible contingency. The same is true for risk management—but how do you prepare for emergencies that you might not even have thought of? Creating a risk management program is square one.
With nearly half of an exhibition event's promotional budget being spent on digital marketing, choosing the right online platforms and making sure your content speaks to your target audience are the keys to attracting attendees to your next event.
A step-by-step guide to building attendance at your next event using key performance metrics, strategic planning and targeted messaging.