New Destinations International Courses Promote Supplier-Planner Collaboration

Before the end of the year, Destinations International (DI) will launch a new online certificate program for destination organization sales and

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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Eco-Friendly Strategies for Sustainable Events in Toronto

Toronto, a city renowned for its cultural diversity and vibrant energy, is committed to

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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

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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

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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

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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

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'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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Industry Insights from Global DMC Partners’ 10th Annual Connection

Inflation may be steadily returning to target rates, but the meetings and events industry is getting there at a slower pace. Will adjusting budgets

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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

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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

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Group toga parties at Italy's Rome Cavalieri

The themed parties at Rome Cavalieri in Italy are famous for their

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