A Las Vegas industry vet returns home to Washington, D.C.

Following a formal and thorough executive search and interview process, Michael Martelon has been named Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President of Visit Santa Cruz County (VSCC).

Abstract artist Callen Schaub uses a psychedelic color palette and unusual mediums to inspire and astound event attendees throughout the world. 

Organizations that are ready to meet in-person again should consider Western mountain resorts, which provide plenty of outdoor options, thrilling teambuilding activities and the ability to rekindle or create connections for workers who have been apart during the pandemic.

Rooted in Western heritage that defined Vegas’ founding days, The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is a case study in maximum special event leverage. Plus, more Western-inspired possibilities in Las Vegas.

Marquis Los Cabos promoted Claudia Perez to general manager.

Fairmont Dallas appointed Tanner Austin as its conference services manager and Pawin “P.J.” Souksanith has been hired as its executive meeting manager.

Visit Anaheim announced the hiring of three new sales managers: Sue Stemley, Quincy Smith and Isaac Gutierrez.

Conference centers may be a barometer for the return to in-person business, and Philadelphia’s Quorum conference center is seeing organizations return, with an emphasis on hybrid meetings.

The results of Meetings Today's 2022 Meetings Today Trends Survey, which indicate a great deal of change in the meetings and events industry since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.