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Tyler Davidson has covered the travel trade for more than 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.

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4 Low-Season Seattle Festivals That Pair Well With Groups

Seattle offers great midsize festivals that serve as a springboard for meetings and conventions attendees who want a taste of the city’s signature lures.

Dana Point and Palm Springs Offer Up Luxe and New Meetings Experiences

From ultra-luxe oceanside resorts in Dana Point to a raft of new meetings and events venues sprouting up in Palm Springs, these SoCal venues are sure to impress attendees.

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How Corporate Meetings Are Reflecting a Radically Different Business Environment

Three meetings industry veterans share how corporate meetings have perhaps changed forever since the pandemic, and how the biggest generational mix ever in the workplace is impacting how we meet.

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Toxic Workplace Allegations: DeShields Terminated by Tourism Diversity Matters; Founder Gamble Steps Down

Tourism Diversity Matters terminated the employment of Executive Director Greg DeShields following widespread accusations of a toxic work environment and founding CEO Mike Gamble has stepped down from his role in the organization.

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Black Meeting Profs CEO Jason Dunn on the State of DEIAB in the Meetings Industry

Jason Dunn, CEO of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals, reflects on his work there as well as where the meetings and events industry is in terms of diversity and inclusion, the nuanced issue of travel boycotts and advisories, and the generational challenge of persuading young people to consider a career in the meetings and hospitality industries.

New ESPA President Dominique Bonds Shares Her Vision

Dominique Bonds shares her vision as new president of Event Service Professionals Association and the evolution of the role of being the No. 1 on-the-ground point of contact for meeting and event planners.

Top DEIA-Relevant Venues You Can Tap for California Meetings and Events

Here are some solid examples of supplier-diversity-relevant venues that can be tapped when you bring your meetings and events to some of the most popular destinations in the Golden State.

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Meetings Industry Leader Marin Bright Passes Away

Meetings and events industry leader Marin Bright, founder and CEO of Smart Meetings, passed away January 28 due to complications from surgery after a fall.

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San Diego Shows Off Its Many Lures During PCMA Convening Leaders

Meetings Today got a chance to tour some of the top meetings and events attractions in San Diego—existing and soon to come—during a pre-PCMA Convening Leaders tour provided by the San Diego Tourism Authority.

Reigning PCMA Pickleball Champ/Visit Indy Chief Leonard Hoops Shares What’s New in Indianapolis

Visit Indy President & CEO Leonard Hoops sat down with Meetings Today’s Tyler Davidson to discuss the record-setting attendance and other happenings at PCMA Convening Leaders—including an epic pickleball showdown—as well as the many exciting new developments happening in Indy.