With measles outbreaks across the U.S., meeting professionals must be prepared to take action for attendees' safety. Find tips from industry experts Brenda Rivers, founder and CEO of Andavo Meetings and meetings industry speaker, attorney and professor Tyra W. Hilliard.

Phillip Jones is stepping down after 15 years as president and CEO of VisitDallas. Jones came under fire January 4, 2019, after a negative audit of the DMO was released by Dallas’ city government.

IMEX America 2018 in Las Vegas certainly encouraged attendees to get a move on. Two successful programs—one new and one tried and true—had participants ever-conscious of wellness and the importance of movement. 

A discussion with Chicago Marathon executive race director Carey Pinkowski on how to plan and organize a marathon, including experts tips.

From oversized balconies to fresh greens grown on-site, Destination Sales Executive Marc Alexander describes several of the top-notch amenities meeting and event planners can expect to find at the Orlando World Center Marriott, the world's largest Marriott.

Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson reviews the week's most interesting stories and topics, including a discussion on the joys and challenges of being an end-of-life event planner, the news that Las Vegas approved pot consumption lounges and Patti Shock's related advice for planners, and a reflection on Charles Chan Massey's The Personal Stories Project.

While participants attending a spectacular special event may be blown away by all manner of cutting-edge pyrotechnics, performances and other inspiring and attention-grabbing elements, the concepts behind staging an evocative event can be relatively simple and timeless. Following are Extraordinary Events President Andrea Michaels’ six basic key strategies.