Madeleine Willis joined Meetings Today magazine in September 2025 as a content developer, departments and social media. She is a graduate of the University of Iowa where she studied Journalism and Mass Communication with a certificate in Event Management. She writes for news departments: "The Buzz," "Industry Intelligence," "Going Places" and "New & Renovated." Her contributions to Meetings Today's Next Gen initiatives include her involvement as the editor and producer of the Eventualists podcast. Willis also oversees the publications social media platforms.
The state of Iowa has nearly 30 million acres of farmland. In Eastern Iowa—Cedar Rapids, Dubuque and Iowa City—there’s a field of opportunities for green gatherings.
In 2025, the DMO booked 328,659 room nights, reaching 114% of their sales goal. The four sales and marketing promotions recognize leaders who are helping to drive Milwaukee’s visitor economy.
Sonia Trejo, director of events and special projects at LACC, helps clients navigate the convention center’s $2.6 billion expansion and modernization project.
Indianapolis broke ground on a 176-room Ritz-Carlton in January. The 15-story hotel is anticipated to be completed in early 2028 and will be connected to 18,000-seat Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Heidi Nowak joins Crystal Springs Resort as chief sales officer. Nowak will be tasked with positioning the property for expanded growth across broader markets.
Located in Boston’s Allston neighborhood, the 246-room lifestyle hotel, The Atlas, opened in late January. The Atlas was named with the following mission in mind: to merge global and local character.
The 830-room Hilton Tokyo completed a multimillion-dollar renovation to its meeting and event spaces. The hotel offers nearly 27,000 square feet of space across 25 meeting rooms.
