After 30 years in the meetings industry, Gary Schirmacher has witnessed his share of change.

Sustainability and giving back to the local community are featured items on the menu for Bob Katausky, who manages the eight primary food and beverage outlets at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nev.

Another year down as we close the door on 2016 and welcome in 2017.

Gun for hire may be a bit bold for a job description, but for travel directors such as Scott Carlan, the label fits. Like that Old West staple of a gunslinger who wanders the land decisively solving other people’s problems, travel directors are on-site liaisons who take care of business. Carlan has worked Super Bowls, FIFA World Cups and the last five Olympic Games.

Mixing it up is always on the menu for Michael Poompan, executive chef of San Diego’s Marriott Coronado Island Resort & Spa, which is retooling its F&B offerings to cater to the preferences of today’s health-conscious meeting attendee and complement its new Spa Coronado.

Event design is a game-changer in this business.

Pat Schaumann is arguably the meetings leader on the topic of healthcare compliance.

Senior Planners Industry Network named Rod Abraham as its executive director.

Our September issue is covering a lot of ground when it comes to history.