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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Asheville Is Fully Back in Business One Year After Hurricane Helene

The images from Western North Carolina as it rode out Hurricane Helene were jarring, with epic floods and major roadways—including the iconic Blue

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MGM Resorts International Shakes Up Executive Leadership Team

MGM Resorts International has made several changes to its executive leadership team in preparation for the company’s next phase of growth, according

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Ayesha Molino Headshot. Credit: MGM.

Destinations International Launches New Virtual Education Program

Destinations International (DI) launched an expanded Virtual Education Series on September 23, elevating its offerings as the world’s leading

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A Formula for Hosting High-Energy Meetings

Zzzz… Wha, huh? Most meetings are kind of a drag—but who says that corporate gatherings have to be stale and boring? As a futurist keynote

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Cinematic Texas Venues and Locations for Meetings and Events

In 1973, Variety ran a letter from a young director making his first movie and his producers expressing their “sincerest appreciation for

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Toyota Music Factory, Irving. Credit: Visit Irving.

City of Los Angeles Approves Convention Center Expansion

The Los Angeles City Council voted to approve the L.A. Convention Center expansion and modernization project on September 19. The construction will

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Los Angeles Convention Center Rendering. Credit: Populous.

The Latest MidAmerica New and Renovated Hotel and Meeting Property Updates (September 2025)

IllinoisThe Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel completed a

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The Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel. Credit: Marriott.

Taking Off: California Dreaming on Huntington Beach

If you live in a four-season location, the temperatures are dropping. Soon, it will be January, and on those especially bone-chilling days you may

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Huntington Beach Pier. Credit: Visit Huntington Beach