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Kavin Schieferdecker, San Diego Tourism Authority

San Diego Bolsters Brainpower for Meetings

Sun, fun and a convention district seemingly made for meetings make San Diego a popular destination for business events, but the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) believes brainpower—such as its emerging biotech industry—needs to be added to that list. We sat down with the SDTA’s Kavin Schieferdecker to explore this SoCal standout’s new promotional message for the meetings and events industry.

New Developments Prepare St. Louis for a Strong Business Travel Comeback

St. Louis is ready for a full return to business travel, and what the city has to offer can take meetings and events to the next level. Take advantage of these new and exciting opportunities during your next trip to the Gateway to the West.

Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort Lobby Sea View

Authenticity and Personalization Rule: Insights From the 2023 Hilton Global Trends Report

Hilton released its 2023 Global Trends Report, revealing four major themes about the future of travel, plus meetings-specific insights.

Meetings Today LIVE! Corporate & Incentive Wraps in Cancun

Meetings Today LIVE! traveled to Cancun, Mexico, for its 2022 Corporate/Incentive program, discovering what this beautiful destination can offer to incentive groups, plus connecting buyers and suppliers.

VisitScotland IMEX America booth group shot.

Scotland, and Europe, Are on a Journey to Change. Why Is the U.S. Different?

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson sat down with VisitScotland's Neil Brownlee at IMEX America to explore the country's ambitious Journey to Change initiative, as well as meetings and events trends, facility information and the benefits of bringing meetings to Scotland.

Tourism Diversity Matters: Greg DeShields (left); Yvonne Drayton (middle); Sofia Mendoza (right).

Tourism Diversity Matters Announces Key Appointments

Leading tourism industry diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) organization Tourism Diversity Matters (TDM) expanded its executive leadership team with the addition of two key roles.

Dunn Named Executive Director of NCBMP

Leading meetings and events industry diversity, equity and inclusion leader Jason Dunn Sr. was named to lead the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) as executive director.

PCMA Taps Junior Tauvaa for Leadership Role

Meetings industry veteran Junior Tauvaa was named chief business officer of PCMA, and will oversee PCMA’s events and education, Convene magazine and product development teams along with CEMA at the strategic level.

Visit Sarasota Welcomes New Group Sales Manager

Visit Sarasota named Shantel Norman its new group sales manager.

The Westin Grand Cayman Appoints Natasha Anna Pereira as Director of Event Management

Pereira will lead the seven-mile beach resort and spa’s wedding, events and banquet team.