One of the oldest cities in the U.S., meetings are nothing new to Norfolk, Virginia, but the destination is developing to make sure groups experience a new side of Norfolk every time they meet. 

The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), the unified public policy voice of the U.S. business- and professional-events industry, announced the launch of ECA 2.0 to grow the industry.

In 2025, the DMO booked 328,659 room nights, reaching 114% of their sales goal. The four sales and marketing promotions recognize leaders who are helping to drive Milwaukee’s visitor economy.  

Ten ways to design meeting and event programs that foster more meaningful, authentic connection and networking opportunities.

Hilton Anaheim announced the full-property renovation was complete near the end of 2025. The comprehensive renovation began in July 2024.

Sonia Trejo, director of events and special projects at LACC, helps clients navigate the convention center’s $2.6 billion expansion and modernization project.  

The property is finalizing a $200 million transformation that includes the remodeling of all 493 rooms and suites and a sweeping upgrade of the property’s 69,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting and event space.

Two veteran facilitators explain how to set objectives and goals, manage personalities, build trust and get real results at executive retreats

The Ellie Beach Resort, Tapestry by Hilton, in Myrtle Beach, underwent a renovation to its 38,000 square feet of meeting and event space.  

Two hotel insiders detail how planners can build event RFPs that get noticed by sales reps and move negotiations toward ‘yes’