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.
Indiana’s two largest cities welcome hundreds of groups each year to their convention centers. Indianapolis’ and Fort Wayne’s DMOs recommended 10 restaurants that cater to groups.
Orlando’s Kitchen, Visit Orlando’s cookbook, is the first destination-wide item of its kind, aimed at telling the region’s story through unique recipes.
Justin Horwitz joins the convention sales team from Marriott International in New York City. He has more than a decade of experience in hospitality and sales.
William Bunce has more than two decades of experience working for Marriott International. He will relocate from Boston to St. Petersburg, Florida to become general manager at The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club.
Genia Artis—a Wilmington, North Carolina native—will step into the role of senior sales manager for corporate and sports markets at Wilmington and Beaches CVB.
