Explore St. Louis has selected Brad Dean, the current president and CEO of Discover Puerto Rico, to lead the organization as its new president and CEO, succeeding former leader Kitty Ratcliffe. Dean will assume the role on February 17, 2025.

Destinations International’s LA Wildfire Recovery Fund raised more than $100,000 in donations in 72 hours. Here’s who’s stepped up, and how you can give back, too. 

Smith was promoted due to her demonstrated ability, exceptional skills, dedication and unwavering commitment to fostering an environment of growth and success for her teams.

The former head of Indianapolis’ CVB, Bill McGowan, died December 18, 2024, at the age of 89. McGowan was a lifelong advocate for the city and its tourism industry.

Check out our most popular stories published in 2024 and learn what topics captured the attention of meeting and event planners this year.

From alluring international destinations to tours of some up-and-coming U.S. locales, Meetings Today editors were lucky enough to experience some of the best of what the industry has to offer through their travels.

Visit Tampa Bay’s new “Treasured Savings” program covers the initital deposit for planners booking the Tampa Convention Center.

The new five-story, 45,000-square-foot Coastal Convention Center-connected Fontainebleau Miami Beach is set to expand meeting and convention offerings in South Florida.

Travel Portland named its current chief strategy officer, Megan Conway, as the organization’s new president and CEO, effective January 1.

MPI announced the approved slate for its 2025 International Board of Directors, which will take office effective January 1 for a one-year term through December 31, 2025.