After the death of former president and CEO Arne Sorensen following his battle with pancreatic cancer, announced February 15, Marriott International’s Board of Directors appointed Anthony “Tony” Capuano as CEO, effective immediately.

Legal expert Tyra Warner offers some contract dos and don’ts for planners working with convention centers to plan large meetings during the pandemic.

Risk management expert Brenda Rivers shares tips to help meeting and event planners prepare for the “next normal” as in-person meetings and events begin to ramp up.

Solaris brings more than 15 years of experience in event management to Swapcard, where he will serve as head of engagement. 

What are planners saying about the future of meetings in Miami and Fort Lauderdale? We talk to some seasoned experts about the industry outlook, new venues and more. 

As we welcome the Biden administration, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Experts Zoe Moore and Greg DeShields examine the history of U.S. government action on the topic.

Greg DeShields is a veteran advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in the tourism and meetings industries, and now brings that wealth of knowledge to his role as executive director of Tourism Diversity Matters, a new initiative made up of MICE industry leaders.

Arne M. Sorenson, president and CEO of Marriott International, passed away February 15, 2021. Sorenson had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2019.

Business development speaker, author and futurist Scott Steinberg offers tips on how meeting and event planners, and others, can future-proof their careers during the current COVID-19 pandemic downturn.