The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) named Marsha Flanagan its new president and CEO effective December 1, 2023.

The U.S. Travel Association hired Ishma Haider as vice president, group travel, a new position that will bolster the association’s work to increase travel to and within the U.S.

Meetings Today LIVE! takes its corporate/incentive program to beautiful Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, for networking, site inspections and more.

Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa announced that John Dillis will be appointed as Director of Event Management.

In spring 2024, the AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa will unveil completely redesigned meetings and events spaces. The renovation, set to begin this December, will cover 62,000 square feet of meeting space and further enhance the resort’s reputation as a world-class destination for corporate events, conferences, special occasions and more.

Caesars Entertainment and Nobu Hospitality announced that Nobu Hotel Caesars Atlantic City, an integral component of Caesars Atlantic City’s $240 million resort transformation, is now accepting reservations for stays beginning January 2, 2024. 

The Omni Charlottesville Hotel completed a $15 million renovation of its guest rooms, public spaces, dining venues and meeting space in October, and The Omni Raleigh Hotel is expected to open in 2027 and will be built on a lot measuring over one acre at the end of Fayetteville Street, across from the Raleigh Convention Center and Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts.

Pinellas County Administrator Barry A. Burton announced he has named Brian Lowack the president and CEO of Visit St. Pete/Clearwater.

Mariott International in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) announced that Louise Bang assumed the role of chief sales and marketing officer October 1, 2023.

Check out some of our favorite photos from the IMEX America 2023 convention! This year's convention was held at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV from October 17-19, 2023.