Leading Asian American inclusivity consultant Jolene Jang discusses the many facets of the Asian American and Pacific Islander culture and the
January 27, 2022
Quorum Conference Center Getting Philly Back to Business
Common sense could point to conference centers playing a large role in
January 10, 2023
Maritz CEO David Peckinpaugh on Industry Trends, From PCMA Convening Leaders
How are meetings and events faring as the worst of the pandemic seems to be in the past, and where are we headed as new headwinds confront the
October 09, 2017
Digital Events … Friend or Foe?
When digital events first crept into the conference world, there was a fear that they would replace annual meetings that associations rely on for
May 18, 2023
Reboot Your In-Person Events
In-person events are back, baby! We couldn’t be happier. But what’s that you say? Your attendees expect to be wowed with safe, sustainable, and
February 26, 2023
The Z: Planning for the Gen Z Attendee
There’s a mystery to Gen Z that I think even we as members of the generation can’t quite figure out for ourselves.We are self-driven, fiercely
October 14, 2021
Marriott Doubles Down on Diversity By Launching Howard Hospitality Week
Marriott International announced a partnership with Howard University to launch Howard Hospitality Week, which will begin October 25 this year with a
September 28, 2021
Free Meetings Prof Webinar Shows How You Can Help End Violence Against Asians
Recent news coverage of people of Asian descent suffering violent attacks in the U.S. have raised alarms, and a group of meetings and events
January 24, 2022
Technology, Tradition and Reinvestment Drive Valley Forge, Pennsylvania's Rebound
In this Q&A, Scott Higgins, director of sales at the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), reveals how tradition, technology,
May 24, 2023
Bellagio's Spa Tower Transformation and Orange County's New Boutique Hotel
California Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton recently opened as Southern California’s only all-suite direct beachfront
February 02, 2022
'We Cannot Fully Recover' Without Business Travel, U.S. Travel Says in State of the Industry
U.S. Travel Association leaders offered an assessment and vision for the U.S. travel industry at the association’s annual State of the Travel
October 14, 2022
IMEX America 2022 Hosts a Meetings and Events Industry on the Rebound
IMEX 2022 wrapped October 13 in Las Vegas, having hosted approximately 12,000 attendees—a 45% increase over 2021 numbers—over the three-day
January 24, 2024
ESPA Welcomes New President and Board Members
Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) announced Dominique Bonds as its new president, along with several new board members, during its 2024
August 10, 2023
ASAE 2023: Let's Put Events Risk Management Back on the Front Burner
Like many of the leading issues that were top of mind until the pandemic sucked all the oxygen out of the room, in-person event
July 19, 2023
How CVBs Are Connecting the Next Generation to Jobs in Hospitality
Imagine your first introduction to the hospitality industry as a high schooler, touring behind the scenes at an airport and discussing a career in
February 21, 2014
Group toga parties at Italy's Rome Cavalieri
The themed parties at Rome Cavalieri in Italy are famous for their
April 24, 2024
5 Event Technology Predictions That Could Change the Industry Forever
Will Curran is a tech expert who has seen the rollout, adoption and impact of major meetings technology as it has accelerated at a rapid clip
January 30, 2024
Top DEIA-Relevant Venues You Can Tap for California Meetings and Events
Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA
June 06, 2023
Marriott International, PCMA and CEMA Release ‘Guiding Principles in Experience Design’ Study
Marriott International, PCMA
October 12, 2022
How Marriott is Staying on Top of Industry Trends
The journey to create a more inclusive meetings and events industry is ongoing, and year after year, new projects and programs are being