There exists an important difference between industry trends and industry initiatives. Trends typically come and go or change and redevelop as
November 22, 2022
Philly Convention Center Partners With Labor on Training Program
Philadelphia’s Pennsylvania Convention Center (PCC) entered into a joint initiative with labor unions who work tradeshows at the facility to expand
February 02, 2022
'We Cannot Fully Recover' Without Business Travel, U.S. Travel Says in State of the Industry
U.S. Travel Association leaders offered an assessment and vision for the U.S. travel industry at the association’s annual State of the Travel
June 27, 2016
Touring Around Tuscany
When you think of a Vespa scooter, you think of buzzing around small streets in quaint Italian towns or bustling cities. Now, at the
January 10, 2023
Maritz CEO David Peckinpaugh on Industry Trends, From PCMA Convening Leaders
How are meetings and events faring as the worst of the pandemic seems to be in the past, and where are we headed as new headwinds confront the
April 25, 2023
Washington, D.C.’s Food Scene Delivers International Inspiration
As the capital of the U.S., with scores of foreign embassies and workers, Washington, D.C., understandably excels in offering some of the most
February 26, 2023
The Z: Planning for the Gen Z Attendee
There’s a mystery to Gen Z that I think even we as members of the generation can’t quite figure out for ourselves. We are self-driven, fiercely
October 14, 2022
IMEX America 2022 Hosts a Meetings and Events Industry on the Rebound
IMEX 2022 wrapped October 13 in Las Vegas, having hosted approximately 12,000 attendees—a 45% increase over 2021 numbers—over the three-day
January 11, 2024
Live From PCMA CL: Destination DC's Elliott Ferguson on Major Meetings Developments in the U.S. Capital
As the leader of perhaps the most unique meetings and events draw in the U.S. if not the world, Destination DC President & CEO Elliott Ferguson
August 31, 2023
Impact XM Announces Robynne Weaver as VP of Strategic Accounts
Impact XM, a global full-service event and experiential marketing agency, announced that Robynne Weaver will become vice president of strategic
May 30, 2023
Jolene Jang on Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month and the Meetings Industry
Leading Asian American inclusivity consultant Jolene Jang discusses the many facets of the Asian American and Pacific Islander culture and the
November 16, 2023
IAEE Names Marsha Flanagan President and CEO
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) named Marsha Flanagan its new president and CEO effective December 1, 2023. Flanagan
August 15, 2023
Sustainability Shines at Georgia World Congress Authority
Georgia World Congress Authority (GWCA), which owns and operates Atlanta’s 200-acre Convention Campus, including the Georgia World Congress Center
May 18, 2023
Reboot Your In-Person Events
In-person events are back, baby! We couldn’t be happier. But what’s that you say? Your attendees expect to be wowed with safe, sustainable, and
November 16, 2023
Dream Big: California Leads the Way for Memorable Meetings
Leading on the most important issues of today and always providing diversity of choice, there’s a place for every meeting in California—and planners
May 24, 2023
Bellagio's Spa Tower Transformation and Orange County's New Boutique Hotel
California Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton recently opened as Southern California’s only all-suite direct
November 30, 2021
Destination Marketing Is Undergoing a Radical Shift—Here’s How
The pandemic has accelerated forces already in motion that will transform the way DMOs collaborate with and impact the communities they serve.
October 12, 2022
How Marriott is Staying on Top of Industry Trends
The journey to create a more inclusive meetings and events industry is ongoing, and year after year, new projects and programs are being
December 18, 2023
Destination DC Announces Two New Executive Team Promotions
Destination DC (DDC) announced that Claire Carlin has been named senior vice president, partnerships and alliances and Tara Miller has been appointed
October 18, 2022
Will Meetings and Events Prices Ever Come Down? Maritz' Steve O'Malley Discusses Major Industry Trends
Where are meetings and events at in the great post-shutdown recovery? Who is winning the force majeure battle? Are room rates and other