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 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.
A new $536 million Marriott Headquarters Hotel is anticipated to break ground in Cincinnati. The property will offer more than 62,000 square feet of meeting space and will be connected to the reimagined Duke Energy Convention Center.
"Pathways to Success," a new scholarship program by Destinations International, aims to support emerging professionals in the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors.
