When word got out last November of the surprise first-ever U.S. appearance by a South American bird in Corpus Christi, fans flocked to the city for a
July 15, 2024
Visit Orlando Names Lisa Messina as New Chief Sales Officer
Visit Orlando hired Las Vegas meetings veteran Lisa Messina as its new chief sales officer. She will begin her new role August 19.Messina had been
July 12, 2024
Are You on the Bus? Association Trends with KiKi L'Italien and Michael Butera
And now for something completely different...Association meetings thought-leader KiKi L'Italien, editor-in-chief of Association Chat
July 11, 2024
4 Ways to Accommodate Attendees With Disabilities at Events
Having your event accessible to people with disabilities is more important than most truly realize. One in four adults in the U.S. have some form of
July 10, 2024
New Visit Anaheim Leader Brings Hotel and DMO Heft to the Table
Hospitality industry veteran Mike Waterman, who in April was tapped to lead Southern California’s
July 10, 2024
Former SITE CEO Didier Scaillet Dies
Former SITE CEO Didier Scaillet passed away July 9 following a hospital stay, according to an
July 09, 2024
Dallas Is a Powerful Place to Plan Meetings and Events
Dallas is a powerful place. A truly diverse and cosmopolitan city where you can plug in your meeting, your event, your wildest vision for success and
July 09, 2024
Industry Insights from Global DMC Partners’ 10th Annual Connection
Inflation may be steadily returning to target rates, but the meetings and events industry is getting there at a slower pace. Will adjusting budgets
July 09, 2024
Hurricane Beryl Pounds Texas: Everything You Need to Know and What It Means for Meetings
Hurricane Beryl has left millions without power and caused the cancellation of more than 1,600 flights after coming ashore on the Gulf Coast of Texas
July 08, 2024
Explore St. Louis President to Step Down Amid Criticism
Longtime Explore St. Louis president Kathleen “Kitty” Ratcliffe is set to step down August 31, almost 10 months ahead of her contract expiration in
July 08, 2024
Maritz Acquires Convention Data Services From Freeman
Meetings and event management leader Maritz acquired Convention Data Services
July 03, 2024
Fast Forward: What the Future of Event Accessibility Looks Like
Fast Forward Season 1, Episode 4 On this episode of Fast Forward, host Logan Pratt interviews Stephen Cutchins, one
July 03, 2024
Meetings Industry Vet Gary Hernbroth 'Twists the Familiar' in New Book
Meetings industry veteran Gary Hernbroth, chief motivating officer for Training for Winners and meetings and events industry speaker, has authored
July 02, 2024
L.A. Convention Center Expansion Gets Green Light From City Council
The long-awaited expansion and modernization of the L.A. Convention Center (LACC) took a major step toward fruition via a vote by the Los Angeles
July 01, 2024
David DuBois Retires as President of Exhibitor Group
Exhibitor Group President David DuBois is retiring from the company effective July 1. Dubois is an industry veteran of over 45 years, having also
July 01, 2024
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort Completes $50 Million Renovation to Guest Rooms and Meeting Spaces
July 01, 2024
Think Outside the Box
Envision an exceptional meeting, convention or business seminar—what comes to mind? Well, for starters, you’ll need plenty of flexible and adaptable
June 28, 2024
Ocean City, MD: Stress-Free Planning Process
Ocean City, MD's Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and Convention
June 28, 2024
Rosen Hotels & Resorts: Cheers to 50 Years!
In 1974, Harris Rosen, president of Rosen Hotels & Resorts, purchased his first hotel with his last $20,000. After working at Disney, getting