In the 11 U.S. cities where World Cup matches will take place in June and July, hotel bookings are well below what was expected. Quick-acting event planners could grab rooms and space in those cities at favorable rates so attendees can experience the unique atmosphere.

Here’s our picks for some of the most interesting pieces of data from recent meetings industry trends reports to help you stay on top of the latest industry intelligence.

From increasing employee retention to attracting next-gen talent to rewriting the industry narrative, emerging leader awards and recognition programs are a win-win for everyone involved, including the wider meetings and events industry. 

Onsite experiences for groups blend business and pleasure at three Wisconsin Dells resorts: Chula Vista, Kalahari and Wilderness.  

An industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience, Rachael Riggs has joined Visit Seattle as vice president of meetings and conventions.

The Rainwater Conference Center in Valdosta, Georgia, welcomed a new executive chef on May 11. Michelle Pessia brings more than 15 years of culinary management experience to the center. 

Here’s how Blue Delta Jeans goes above and beyond to provide a high-touch, high-end, personalized gifting experience like no other, proving that “jeans do come true.”

A recent Event Services Professionals Association summit addressed how convention-services teams in destinations can help planners deliver on their event’s strategic goals.

LinkedIn has become one of the most-cited professional sources across every major AI platform. That means the conversation about your professional reputation has moved inside AI engines—and if AI can’t find you, then who can?

Whitten takes the helm as the Fort Worth Convention Center undergoes a $700 million expansion and renovation set for completion in 2030. Here are details.