As Las Vegas propels forward with the promise of new spaces and transportation solutions, it continues to be a key destination for large-scale meetings and events.

Innovations in convention development and new and improved meetings spaces solidify Las Vegas as a leading events destination.

Since the 1980s, women have become forces to follow in the Las Vegas meetings industry. In fact, their numbers and stories could fill this magazine. From a field of many, here are eight exceptional women sharing their pathways to leadership.

Jim Allen, chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming, talks about major expansion in South Florida, hitting the right chord with groups and brand values with Meetings Today senior contributor Jeff Heilman.

Providence's authentic local experiences—from globally recognized cultural events to nationally acclaimed restaurants and bars—connect groups with the heart and soul of Rhode Island’s eclectic, energetic capital.

Completing an $18 million refresh, Galloway, New Jersey's historic Seaview is a group sanctuary with perennial appeal. Mike Tidwell, director of sales and marketing, shares some of the unique stories and renewal highlights of the historic property with Meetings Today Senior Contributor Jeff Heilman.

My Hard Rock journey began in 1970, when we moved from Los Angeles to London. The Great American Disaster, Peter Morton’s first burger joint, was our neighborhood go-to. His next venture switched me onto rock music for life: the high-decibel Hard Rock Cafe and its guitar-decked walls, co-launched with Isaac Tigrett in June 1971. Rock is also my Atlantic City touchstone, since first coming here in 1989 to see the Stones at Boardwalk Hall.

Providence’s grande dame Biltmore Hotel recently got an A+ renovation from Graduate Hotels. Meetings Today Senior Contributor Jeff Heilman checks in with Scott Williams, general manager of the Graduate Providence, to find out how the historic property has benefited from its multimillion-dollar makeover.