GOCAL, the Southern California region between Los Angeles and Palm Springs with Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga, is going big via an impressive array of new and expanded meeting and event venues, hotels and attractions.

As female general managers at major meetings-friendly properties across the U.S., these six women in charge paved their own paths to the top and strive to serve as role models for the next generation.

With cutting-edge attractions, immersive storytelling, and groundbreaking technology, Universal Epic Universe will set a new standard for theme park entertainment.

Meet Uplifted in The Mile High City. From an accessible airport to a nationally recognized dining scene to a newly expanded, next-level convention center, our innovative amenities help your business boom. Plus, with 300 sunny days and mountains on our doorstep, opportunities for excitement are always in season.

Host your 2025 meeting in Indian Wells, where luxury resorts, stunning landscapes and world-class amenities create an unmatched experience. With seamless accessibility, premium accommodations and exclusive incentives, Indian Wells is the ultimate destination for business and leisure. Plan your event today!

The U.S. Travel Association appointed the president and CEO of MGM Resorts International, Bill Hornbuckle, as the new national chair of its board of directors.

ASAE appointed Christopher Moore as the association’s new chief learning and meetings officer (CLMO). Moore will assume the role March 24.

Here are some tips for planners on what the benefits of zero-proof options are and how they can seamlessly incorporate them into their next meeting or event. 
 

Investment in the meetings segment is on display in San Diego in a big way, with new districts, hotels, an airport terminal and more. Plus, updates from nearby Palm Springs.

The Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) elected Eric L. Logan as its new president, simultaneously marking the end of outgoing president Dominique Bonds’ term.