We sat down with one of the foremost associations thought leaders, former Association Chat editor-in-chief KiKi L’Italien, to discuss what she believes are the issues that are most impacting the association segment. 

BCD Meetings & Events Launches 2025 Sustainability Guide is designed as a practical, informative tool for organizations, meeting planners, suppliers and destinations to make smarter, more responsible choices.

Bryan Griffin has been appointed the new president and CEO of VISIT Florida, succeeding outgoing President Dana Young, who announced her retirement in December.

Destination management organization (DMO) veteran Al Hutchinson left his role leading Visit Baltimore at the end of June to form a consultancy serving the DMO segment, AVH Enterprise.

Visit Irving, Texas is a DMO that is ahead of the curve by providing hyper-personalized service with an old-school ethos.

Expert event marketer Laurie Sharp found herself trotting through the Loire Valley in France in June, riding from castle to castle on horseback with seven women she’d never met. Here’s what the experience taught her about designing epic luxury experiences that start with the uncomfortable. 

Global meetings, events and incentives company Bishop-McCann is bolstering its incentive travel footprint with the acquisition of Kansas City-based event and incentive travel company MTI Events.

As you prepare for your next meeting in the province, here are some memorable Michelin kitchens for intimate and larger groups from Montréal’s 54 selections and Québec City’s 28 honorees, plus tour ideas.

When conversations prioritize titles over thoughts, they prevent authentic connection (and often scare Gen Z away). Here are four tips from Sepideh Eivazi, founder of Dawn of the Earth and director of global accounts at Elevated Meeting Solutions, to intentionally start conversations that invite Gen Z to take a seat at the table.

JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa appointed Colin Mills as the new general manager of the property.