Anchoring the theme on IMEX America’s Smart Monday will be Julius Solaris, speaker, author and editor of Event Manager Blog, delivering a keynote on “Legacy: The Power of Events.” “The theme is the impact of legacy,” Solaris said. “It’s elevating the whole event to a bigger purpose, a bigger impact. It’s about the greater good and making an impact—making change.”

Las Vegas means business—and it all depends on people. The big wheels are the visionaries past and present who built, and continue to build, Vegas.

Joan Eisenstodt interviews meetings industry advocate Roger Rickard, of Voices in Advocacy, about Global Meetings Industry Day.

In recognition of International Women's Day, here are the success stories of six female Marriott International executives.

Joan Eisenstodt interviews Bob Witeck and Charlie Rounds on LGBT issues and how recent marriage equality setbacks will hurt the tourism industry.

Joan Eisenstodt interviews meetings industry leaders on the subject of diversity and inclusion.

Johnson's sound instincts and unbroken will to succeed paved the way for a rewarding career.

Industry insiders share their experience with transferable skills.

Two meetings industry advocacy leaders speak out.

Meetings industry veterans Howard Feiertag and Rod Abraham share their knowlege with Joan Eisenstodt.