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." Willis also manages content for social media.
The Las Vegas Convention Center completed a $600 million renovation to its legacy campus; renovations to the 4.6 million-square-foot facility began prior to 2021.
Meetings Today created a “family tree” breaking down four of the top meetings-focused hotel companies—Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt—and their various brands.
Gabriella “Bella” DiSilvestro was promoted to director of event services at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. DiSilvestro discusses how she works effectively to maintain partnerships, internally and externally.
Hotel and resort clients of The Dana Agency, a public relations firm, noted the trends they are adapting to this year. From micro-events to nonalcoholic beverage options, here’s what they’re seeing.
Brittany Matthews accepts a leading position at a flagship property, JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, marking her third role for the luxury JW brand.
