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Tyler Davidson has covered the travel trade for nearly 30 years. In his current role with Meetings Today, Tyler leads the editorial team on its mission to provide the best meetings content in the industry.

Pennsylvania Convention Center Broad Street entrance.

Philly Convention Center Partners With Labor on Training Program

Philadelphia’s Pennsylvania Convention Center (PCC) entered into a joint initiative with labor unions who work tradeshows at the facility to expand funding for training programs in the areas of safety, development of technical skills and customer service.

Kavin Schieferdecker, San Diego Tourism Authority

San Diego Bolsters Brainpower for Meetings

Sun, fun and a convention district seemingly made for meetings make San Diego a popular destination for business events, but the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) believes brainpower—such as its emerging biotech industry—needs to be added to that list. We sat down with the SDTA’s Kavin Schieferdecker to explore this SoCal standout’s new promotional message for the meetings and events industry.

VisitScotland IMEX America booth group shot.

Scotland, and Europe, Are on a Journey to Change. Why Is the U.S. Different?

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson sat down with VisitScotland's Neil Brownlee at IMEX America to explore the country's ambitious Journey to Change initiative, as well as meetings and events trends, facility information and the benefits of bringing meetings to Scotland.

Tourism Diversity Matters: Greg DeShields (left); Yvonne Drayton (middle); Sofia Mendoza (right).

Tourism Diversity Matters Announces Key Appointments

Leading tourism industry diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) organization Tourism Diversity Matters (TDM) expanded its executive leadership team with the addition of two key roles.

Dunn Named Executive Director of NCBMP

Leading meetings and events industry diversity, equity and inclusion leader Jason Dunn Sr. was named to lead the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) as executive director.

PCMA Taps Junior Tauvaa for Leadership Role

Meetings industry veteran Junior Tauvaa was named chief business officer of PCMA, and will oversee PCMA’s events and education, Convene magazine and product development teams along with CEMA at the strategic level.

Fun Golf Games to Spice Up Group and Tournament Programs

As we settle back into traditional, pre-pandemic patterns associated with group golf programs, meeting and event planners should maintain their vigilance at keeping a day on the links fun for all participants, whether seasoned duffers or shy newbies. Golf tournament planner Dawn Donahue shares her expert tips gleaned from more than 40 years of experience.