Events like the IMEX-MPI-MCI Future Leaders Forum prove that there are many eager, young meetings industry professionals willing to put in the work. But to find them, we need to take off our blinders and look beyond LinkedIn’s search bar.

Meetings Today created a “family tree” breaking down four of the top meetings-focused hotel companies—Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt—and their various brands. 

A four-step plan for choosing the right event venue every time.

Gabriella “Bella” DiSilvestro was promoted to director of event services at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. DiSilvestro discusses how she works effectively to maintain partnerships, internally and externally. 

Hotel and resort clients of The Dana Agency, a public relations firm, noted the trends they are adapting to   this year. From micro-events to nonalcoholic beverage options, here’s what they’re seeing. 

Throughout its 52-year history, the MGM Grand name has been synonymous with what is new and what is next in Las Vegas. Meetings Today Senior Contributor Jeff Heilman got a taste of the MGM Grand customer experience firsthand in early October when he traveled to “The Entertainment Capital of the World” to attend IMEX America.

In Vegas, along with Reno and Tahoe, confidence in Nevada as a business travel destination is returning as key infrastructure upgrades, exciting new venues, expanded airlift options and other developments clear the air for 2026 and beyond.

Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center’s new managing partners, VenuWorks and ATG Entertainment, to increase event count across four venues. 

The 2026 World Cup soccer schedule has come out for 13 host cities in Canada and the U.S., and hotel inquiries are already soaring.

With the purchase of Goldcast, Cvent expands its offerings to provide quick and easy content repurposing.