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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.

Steve O'Malley, Vice President and COO, Maritz Global Events.

Will Meetings and Events Prices Ever Come Down? Maritz' Steve O'Malley Discusses Major Industry Trends

Meetings Today’s Tyler Davidson caught up with Maritz Global Events Enterprise Vice President and COO Steve O’Malley at IMEX America 2022 to see what the global meetings and events juggernaut is noticing take shape regarding key industry issues.

Kansas City Is Upping Its Profile Via Major Additions

Kansas City is on the ascent, ready to add a new terminal at Kansas City International Airport and a groundbreaking riverfront soccer stadium, expanding its streetcar line and drawing two major sports events that will increase the destination’s profile on the national, and world, stage.

Group in front of Mandalay Bay Convention Center at IMEX America 2022

IMEX America 2022 Hosts a Meetings and Events Industry on the Rebound

IMEX America 2022, held October 10-13 in Las Vegas, hosted 45% more attendees than the previous version, signifying a meetings and events industry that is on the rebound.

Caesars’ Michael Massari on Changing Trends in Hospitality Industry Talent Acquisition

One of the hottest topics in the meetings industry is talent acquisition and retention. Michael Massari, chief sales officer of Caesars Entertainment, started out his career in the hospitality industry as a busboy. But is the next generation of workers willing to start at the bottom? An industry vet chimes in.

Encore "Breaks Free" at IMEX America, and an Engaging New Role for Planners

Everyone's after attendee engagement at events, and Encore Global may have just cracked the code with its "Break Free" immersive environment debuted at IMEX America 2022.

Visit Orlando President & CEO Casandra Matej.

Visit Orlando Chief Casandra Matej on the DMO's "Unbelievably Real" Campaign Launch

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson sat down with Visit Orlando President & CEO Cassandra Matej at IMEX America 2022 to discuss the new initiative as well as how the destination fared during Hurricane Ian and the phenomenal response of its hotel community to help residents of Florida's hard-hit communities weather the storm.

“Climate Cancer.” PCMA’s Sherrif Karamat Doesn’t Mince Words

PCMA's Sherrif Karamat on the dire need for the meetings and events industry to combat climate change, as well as his role as incoming chair of the Events Industry Council and happenings at is association leading up to Convening Leaders 2023 in Columbus, Ohio.