After five years in the making, Philadelphia’s newly opened Liberty Point
October 09, 2017
Digital Events … Friend or Foe?
When digital events first crept into the conference world, there was a fear that they would replace annual meetings that associations rely on for
December 31, 2021
Top Reason to Meet in Philadelphia? Our Focus on Customer Service
Our destination experts are ready to help plan your next event. From your initial outreach to the closing session, our team is with you every step of
August 02, 2022
2022 Meetings Trendsetters
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June 17, 2021
MPI WEC 2021 Posts Healthy In-Person Attendance—and Prepares for the Future
Carrying the tagline “Make Your Future,” MPI’s World Education Congress (WEC) may have been relatively small in numbers of in-person attendees when
July 06, 2023
10 Ways Meeting Planners Can Work With CVBs to Create a Welcoming Environment
Understanding the needs of diverse audiences and ensuring their safety and comfort should be at the forefront of event planning and deeply rooted
August 31, 2021
New Asian Pacific Islander Meetings Industry Advocacy Group Launches
A spate of attacks on people of Asian Pacific Islander (API) descent in the U.S. has sounded the alarm for people of Asian descent involved with
August 23, 2022
ASAE Annual Snaps 3-Year Pandemic Drought in Nashville
After a three-year pandemic-era hiatus, ASAE’s Annual Meeting & Exposition was back with a splash in Nashville, a destination that barreled
May 18, 2023
AC Hotel San Rafael Hires Three New Executive Team Members
AC Hotel San Rafael in Downtown San Rafael,
June 19, 2023
5 Destinations That Connect Meeting Planners With Diverse Suppliers
In an era where organizations are going beyond diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) mission statements and looking to put ideas into action,
January 27, 2022
Quorum Conference Center Getting Philly Back to Business
Common sense could point to conference centers playing a large role in
February 21, 2014
Group toga parties at Italy's Rome Cavalieri
The themed parties at Rome Cavalieri in Italy are famous for their
July 25, 2023
Destinations International Expands and Tackles Global Tourism Issues at Annual Convention in Dallas
Destinations International (DI), the world’s largest association for destination organizations and CVBs, took its Annual Convention to Dallas July 18
February 21, 2023
AI Translation Leader Wordly Announces Upgrade and MPI Partnership
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October 14, 2021
Marriott Doubles Down on Diversity By Launching Howard Hospitality Week
Marriott International announced a partnership with Howard University to launch Howard Hospitality Week, which will begin October 25 this year with a
September 28, 2021
Free Meetings Prof Webinar Shows How You Can Help End Violence Against Asians
Recent news coverage of people of Asian descent suffering violent attacks in the U.S. have raised alarms, and a group of meetings and events
February 13, 2024
A Guide to the Most Commonly Used Meetings and Events Industry Acronyms
Let’s face it: We work in an industry that’s an “alphabet soup” of acronyms and initialisms. We love us some catchy, if sometimes opaque,
July 31, 2023
The 2023 Meetings Trendsetters Blazing Trails in the Events Industry
As the meetings and events industry evolves at a rapid clip, staying up to date with the changes is less daunting when you have trailblazers leading
May 08, 2023
Los Angeles Tourism Numbers Nearing 2019 Levels—With Major Events on the Way
Los Angeles Tourism announced that tourism to Los Angeles County generated $34.5 billion in total business sales in 2022, reaching 91% of 2019’s
January 24, 2022
Technology, Tradition and Reinvestment Drive Valley Forge, Pennsylvania's Rebound
In this Q&A, Scott Higgins, director of sales at the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), reveals how tradition, technology,