A Spotlight on Leadership as New York City Prepares to Welcome the World

In 2024, NYC Tourism + Conventions helped bring in nearly 65 million leisure and business visitors, the second highest in New York City’s tourism

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Statue of Liberty and New York City skyline. Credit: Julienne Schaer for NYC Tourism + Conventions.

Landmark Experiences Chef John Haywood Has a Table for 50,000

John Haywood, executive chef for Elior North America’s new Landmark Experiences, as well as Design Cuisine, is right at home producing spectacular F

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Triptic photo of Landmark Experiences food settings with chef John Haywood in the middle

IMEX Enhances Experience for First-Time Conference Attendees

IMEX is launching a variety of new welcome programs for first timers attending its IMEX America tradeshow, taking place October 7-9 in Las Vegas. The

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IMEX's first timers welcome team.

Lake Tahoe DMO Rebrand Unites Several California and Nevada Towns

Lake Tahoe Travel is the new name for the DMO formerly known as North Lake Tahoe. The rebrand unites 12 Tahoe towns in both California and Nevada

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Couple paddleboarding on Lake Tahoe.

Estrel Berlin: a German Convention Complex Is Reaching New Heights

When Estrel Berlin Founder Ekkehard Streletzki initiated the groundbreaking

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Event at Estrel Congress Center.

Options for Meeting and Event Attendees Who Need Onsite Childcare

Having to take care of children does not always mean a mom or dad can’t attend that crucial meeting or event, as companies that specialize in onsite

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Image of an adult sitting on a carpet with four children and toys.

The Z: How Sports, Music and Traditional Shared Experiences Bring Us All Together

Across the front page of the Thursday, November 3, 2016, edition of the Chicago Tribune runs a simple two-word headline that says a million

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The Z logo and a headline reading The Power of Past and Pride, How Sports, Music and Traditional Shared Experiences Bring Us All Together are written over a close-up photo of a white-canvas bag at first base

Dare to Interrupt Podcast to Record Episode in Front of Audience at IMEX America

Meetings and events industry women’s empowerment leader Courtney Stanley is bringing her Dare to Interrupt podcast to

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Photo of Courtney Stanley, standing in a blue dress against a beige background.

Tech-Focused Event Firm Markey’s Appoints New CEO

Markey’s, a national event and AV-technology company, announced Linda McNairy as chief executive officer effective November 3.  McNairy

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Linda McNairy in action.

How Austin Is Filling the Group Gaps as it Preps for a Game-Changing Convention Center Transformation

After a decade of review and planning, the $1.6 billion UnconventionalATX redevelopment of the Austin Convention Center kicked off this April with

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Aerial with Hyatt Regency Austin

How Anaheim and Orange County Are Leaders in Sustainability

The mindset of planners is changing when it comes to sustainability. No longer is it a nice-to-have element at meetings, but it’s more often than not

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Anaheim Convention Center rooftop garden

Brook Kaufman Joins Visit Corpus Christi as CEO

Born in Waterloo, Iowa, and raised in Norfolk, Nebraska, Brook Kaufman has classic Midwestern roots. Relying on her strong sense of community and

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Kentucky’s Meetings Destinations Are Racing Ahead

While Kentucky is known far and wide as the capital of bourbon and thoroughbred horse racing, the state offers much more for the meetings and

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Photo of thoroughbred horses rounding at turn at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby.

The Most Recent Property Openings, Renovations and Other Development News in Texas (2025)

As leading Texas group destinations commit billions of dollars to next-generation convention centers alongside concurrent investments in hotels,

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Fort Worth Convention Center (FWCC) southeast entrance rendering. Credit: FWCC.

Palms Casino Resort Promotes Kevin Glass to General Manager

Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas promoted Kevin Glass, an employee on the resort’s debut leadership team, to general manager of the property in

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Kevin Glass Headshot. Credit: Palms Casino and Resort

New DI Guide Tackles Food Waste for Planners

The latest guide from Destinations International (DI) aims to educate planners on how to reduce food waste and strengthen the host communities during

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Stock photo of volunteers packing food bags.

Los Angeles Tourism Welcomes New Chief Sales Officer

The Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board announced Mario Thompson as its new chief sales officer, effective September 30. Thompson has over 20

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Mario Thompson Headshot 2025. Credit: Los Angeles Tourism

New Details Emerge on Upcoming Meetings Industry Climate Conference

As fierce debate regarding climate-change mitigation efforts took place during the recent United Nations General Assembly in New York, the leaders of

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EMEA leader in green dress speaking on main stage

LinkedInsights: 4 Ways to Build Trust Through Your LinkedIn Profile

For meeting planners and event professionals, reputation is everything. Clients, speakers and venues look to you as a trusted partner, someone who

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LinkedInsights: 4 Ways to Build Trust Through Your LinkedIn Profile

The Data Download for Navigating Events and Sourcing Strategies

Ready to decode the latest event data? Join us for an insight-packed session where we bring together the freshest findings from three powerhouse

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