Visit Orlando announced that it hired Las Vegas meetings veteran Lisa Messina as its new chief sales officer. She will begin her new role August 19.

Here are four simple tips from a Cvent accessibility expert for meeting and event planners who want to better accommodate those with disabilities at their events.

Mike Waterman, new president and CEO of Visit Anaheim, picked an opportune time to join a DMO that operates the largest convention center on the West Coast in a destination that boasts one of the top visitor attractions in the world, Disneyland.

Former SITE CEO Didier Scaillet passed away July 9 following a hospital stay, according to an announcement from the association. 

Here are some key insights, trends and best practices shared at Global DMC Partners’ 10th annual Connection, which addressed inflation rates, budgets and more meetings and events industry trends. 

Parts of Texas and other U.S states have been pounded by Hurricane Beryl, leaving millions without power and stranded across the state and more than 1,600 flights canceled. 

Longtime Explore St. Louis president Kathleen “Kitty” Ratcliffe is set to step down August 31, almost 10 months ahead of her contract expiration in June 2025. 

Meetings and event management leader Maritz acquired Convention Data Services , a registration, onsite and lead services partner for tradeshows and association events, from Freeman July 1.