Event Industry Updates

Jun 05 2024 18 ep. 3 mins 1
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Join US Event Photos lead photographer Mike Gatty as he examines what's happening in the event industry. These short weekly updates are meant to give new insights to event professionals as they plan and execute live events in the coming months.

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Hotels in 2024: Less for More

Jun 05 2024 5 mins  
Why are hotel prices so expensive and perks so few? Take an in-depth look at one generic Marriott Hotel stay with US Event Photos lead photographer (and travel host) Mike Gatty. Hotel rates are up 20%, services are down. Fees — like parking — are added on. Restaurants remain limited. In-room amenities are lacking. Why […] The post Hotels in 2024: Less for More fir

Flying Same Day Change on Southwest Airlines

Dec 18 2023 3 mins  
Join LGBTQ travel guru Mike Gatty on his journey through the LUV Airline -- Southwest Air. This four minute look at flying Same Day Change will make your travel easier -- and save you money. Mike is a road warrior, flying about 70 flights on the airline each year -- he holds both A-list preferred status, and a companion pass. A companion episode to Flying Same Day Standby, don't bo

Flying Same Day Standby on Southwest

Nov 09 2023 3 mins  
Join road warrior Mike Gatty as he explains the ins and outs of Same Day Standby on Southwest Airlines. They've recently updated their policies, so get up to date on their new rules. Use standby to fly better, get to your destination faster, and to hack the four hour rule at TSA. Learn tips and tricks not discussed any where else -- all in under four minutes. The post Flying Same D

Picking the Perfect Flight, Part 1

Jan 08 2023 4 mins  
Join host Mike Gatty on a quick 4 minute tour on how to pick the perfect flight for your next trip. The post Picking the Perfect Flight, Part 1 first appeared on US Event Photos.

Airline Lost Luggage: Prevention and What to Do

Sep 27 2022 3 mins  
Join Mike Gatty as he explores how to prevent -- and what to do if -- the airline mishandles your luggage. Lost luggage is the bane of every traveler, but here are practical tips and tricks you can do to help yourself arrive with your bags. Mike is a travel expert, flying roughly 75 flights a year with 300lbs of equipment in 4 large cases, he knows a thing or two about baggage. The

What to Do if Your Flight is Cancelled

Sep 05 2022 2 mins  
A three minute explanation telling you what to do if your flight is cancelled. Join US Event Photos lead photographer Mike Gatty -- who flies about 75 flights a year -- as he explains the best actions to take if your flight is cancelled. The post What to Do if Your Flight is Cancelled first appeared on US Event Photos.

My Office at 35,000 Feet Introduction

May 19 2022 3 mins  
Join US Event Photos host and lead photographer Mike Gatty as he takes a quick peek at life on the road as an event professional. Mike travels about 80 flights a year, and stays in a hotel about 1/3 of his life. Join him as he shares his best tricks to save money, score better rooms, and travel well. The post My Office at 35,000 Feet Introduction first appeared on US Event Photos.

IS IT OVER? How COVID Continues to impact events

Mar 02 2022 3 mins  
With OMICRON infection rates plummeting across the country, US Event Photos Lead Photographer Mike Gatty takes a look at the event industry and travel across the country. Live from Greenville, SC and Bassmasters 2022, Mike explores how COVID continues to impact events and travel as we move into a new phase of the pandemic. The post IS IT OVER? How COVID Continues to impact events f

Omicron Testing Alert!

Jan 10 2022 3 mins  
According to the LA Times, it is possible to be infections with OMICRON before testing positive for the virus. Event planners should not rely solely on negative PCR or Lateral Flow testing to keep attendees safe. Mike also takes a look at isolation periods after testing positive. The post Omicron Testing Alert! first appeared on US Event Photos.

Covid and Events: Omicron Silver Lining?

Dec 28 2021 3 mins  
Host Mike Gatty examines the OMICRON variant, and what less severe illness, lower death rates -- but a more transmissible virus -- might mean for event planning in early 2022. The post Covid and Events: Omicron Silver Lining? first appeared on US Event Photos.