Visit Seattle recently named Rachael Riggs vice president of meetings and conventions. Riggs has more than 30 years of experience in the meetings

The Rainwater Conference Center in Valdosta, Georgia, welcomed a new executive chef, Michelle Pessia, who brings more than 15 years of culinary

The bottom drawer of my dresser holds the 23 pairs of jeans I own from brands including Old Navy, Abercrombie, Levi’s, American Eagle, hand-me-downs

On the heels of Destination International’s Convention Sales and Services Summit in Dallas in late April, 18 senior convention-services directors

Several of my clients have started telling me that their customers are finding them in a new way: They’re being recommended as an answer in an AI

Visit Fort Worth, the DMO that represents the 10th-largest city in America, has named Mitch Whitten as its president & CEO. A 13-year veteran of

In coastal destinations across Mexico from the Caribbean to the Pacific, the most memorable meetings aren’t happening in ballrooms. They’re unfolding

Born in Los Angeles, once residing in San Diego and with family in San Francisco, I have traversed most of California—except for Sacramento, which

This March, I attended the second annual Providence Culinary Collective. Founded by the Providence Warwick CVB in partnership with the Rhode Island

As AI-generated content continues to flood the market and audience skepticism grows, trust is harder to earn and easier to lose. And yet, it’s

Colorado Springs, Colorado, is that rare destination that blends the majesty of the mountains with top-shelf meetings resorts and plenty of

The impact of the rapid adoption of

Rapid City, South Dakota, is a world-renowned destination, from the shrine of democracy—Mount Rushmore—to the continuing work at Crazy Horse Memorial

Anaheim is certainly no

When it comes to corporate-event planning, entertainment is often one of the last decisions made, but one of the main things attendees remember after

A recent LinkedIn post stopped my scroll abruptly. A marketing

Meeting planners and event professionals are expected to deliver flawless experiences, manage constant pressure and stay calm behind the scenes, no

When I’m traveling for work, whether it be to cover an industry tradeshow or attend a fam trip, one thing I tend to leave behind almost every time is

In the early 1990s, Las Vegas embarked on an accelerated plan to diversify beyond gaming. Following suit, East Coast operators likewise transformed

Brand-new developments are breaking out across the state of Nebraska. The Cornhusker State’s three major meetings destinations—Omaha, Lincoln and