Indoor air quality, along with cleaning standards such as the GBAC STAR accreditation, are a top concern in meeting and event facilities. Here’s what planners need to know to ensure the safety of attendees.

The COVID-19 pandemic has sucked all of the air out of the room when it comes to pressing meetings and events issues, but have virtual events carried its message? Sustainable meetings expert Nancy J. Zavada chimes in.

North Carolina’s Visit Raleigh has used the tumultuous time of the pandemic to reinforce its primary mission— to serve its clients in their time of need.

Recognizing the cultural and tourism importance of Mardi Gras, New Orleans arrayed its substantial forces to produce a three-day “Mardi Gras for All Y’all” virtual event that beamed the pageantry to viewers throughout the globe.

From the Louisiana Office of Tourism throwing in free seafood receptions in Shreveport-Bossier and beyond to new group offerings in Lake Charles and outdoor venues in New Orleans, the Pelican State is showing its trademark resilience to weather the pandemic tourism downturn.

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a tiered reopening timeline for business and activities that is scheduled to be put into effect February 15.

Meetings industry fixture Cleo Battle, currently chief operating officer for Louisville Tourism, is about to attain the highest notch in the DMO career ladder when he takes on the mantle of president and CEO of the organization July 1. But his leadership role goes far beyond destination marketing. 

Pharmaceutical and medical meetings have had to pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic to virtual and hybrid formats. Here are five experts in the pharma meetings segment that have weathered the changes successfully.

Here are four standout Las Vegas venues that will amaze attendees with their tech- and design-forward offerings and provide new options for a full range of meeting sizes and styles.