happeninginEvents Don’t Touch That Dial!


Bethlehem, PA - The National Museum of Industrial History’s new exhibit, “Don’t Touch That Dial: 100 Years of Radio” hit the airwaves last month. NMIH’s exhibit traces the history of the radio industry from the discovery of radio waves to the debut of the iPod.


“The historical impact of radio is immeasurable. It has the power to elect political figures, influence consumers, spread news and bring pleasure to audiences all over the world,” said Kara Mohsinger, President and CEO of NMIH.


Photo Credit: Glenn Koehler/NMIH nmih.org


Housed in an 18,000-square-foot, 100-year-old former Bethlehem Steel facility, “Don’t Touch That Dial” features over one hundred historic radios and radio components, including rare pieces from the Bethlehem Radio Corporation, ephemera from the now-defunct WKAP and more. Visitors to this interactive exhibit will have a chance to listen to early broadcasts, see an amateur radio operator’s station in action, try their hand at creating radio sound effects, and craft messages using Morse code.


Top Meeting Trends for 2019


The Woodlands, TX - Benchmark® announced "Top Meeting Trends for 2019" as observed by its diverse portfolio of properties. Benchmark is a U.S.-based global independent hospitality management company, operating 80 hotels, resorts, and conference centers.


“We learn a lot from our guests, often by observation in addition to their direct feedback,” says Ted Davis, Benchmark’s Chief Sales & Marketing Officer. “The speed of life and business is laser fast today, communication devices intrude constantly, and


lifestyles have adjusted accordingly. This includes when in meeting environments. But we’ve also learned that moments of togetherness, where the pace slows a bit maybe over cocktails or dinner, are genuinely treasured and this is where successful relationships are forged and strengthened, lasting long after the conference comes to an end.”


Trend - Food for the Soul What they want in 2019: Food that is fresh and locally sourced, in-season when flavor is most robust, presented in small bites, and enjoyed interactively-family style. Paleo, keto, pescatarian, vegan and religious dietary requests are just the beginning of specialized conference dining this year, and chefs have taken note!


Trend - Don't Facebook me. Don't Tweet me! Be respectful of a planner’s time and aware of how they prefer to communicate. A simple and personal hand-written note will go a long way.


Trend - Millennials Team Build Differently Culinary team building just gets hotter every year! Whether in the kitchen with the chefs learning about flavor balancing and fermentation, at the bar with mixologists, in the dining room at table, or outside for a picnic-like experience. Bringing groups together interactively and family-style as a culi- nary team is red hot.


Trend - Relaxing with Cocktails or S'mores Popular after-hours meetings group scene is gathering around an outdoor fire pit on property relaxing with colleagues over cocktails and s'mores. So, whether chilling at the venue or out for the evening, the key thing for groups is relaxing together and getting the know colleagues as people and not just as co-workers.


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