PCMA Convening Leaders was a resounding success, with more than 5,000 attendees setting a new attendance high-water mark for the event. Here are
January 10, 2024
Live From PCMA CL: Maritz CEO Peckinpaugh Digs Into 2024 Meetings and Events Trends
From AI and generational shifts to rethinking event design, supplier diversity, prices and the latest and greatest innovation impacting the
January 10, 2024
Live From PCMA CL: What's Bright and New in Orlando Meetings
From major new ultra-luxe properties such as Evermore Orlando Resort and the Conrad Orlando, the high-speed Brightline train linking Orlando to
January 09, 2024
The Z: Interactive Strategies for Engaging Gen Z Attendees This New Year
The new year guarantees change, whether it be personal or professional. As we look toward the unpredictable future of what 2024 will bring, one
January 09, 2024
MPI Academy Launches New AI Certificate Course
With artificial intelligence (AI) at the forefront of everyone’s minds, MPI Academy has launched a new AI-focused certification course entitled, “AI-
January 09, 2024
PCMA Convening Leaders 2024 Sets Attendance Record; New Programs Launched
PCMA Convening Leaders (CL) 2024 got off to an auspicious start by setting an
January 09, 2024
An Introduction to PCMA’s AI Tool, Project SPARK
In the dynamic world of business event management, where time is as valuable as creativity, generative AI emerges as a game-changer. For event
January 07, 2024
The World of Wellness in Meetings and Events
During this wellness-focused webinar, Kristine Iverson, founder and president of Crow Practice, will aim to equip participants with the knowledge and
January 07, 2024
Destination and Site Selection: Set Priorities–Take No Shortcuts
We navigated the worst (to date) of COVID. Now, with staffing shortages at destinations and venues (hotels, convention centers, offsite spaces) and
January 07, 2024
Special Panel: Women’s Leadership Through the Generations
In a recent survey by PCMA Foundation and Business
January 04, 2024
Atlanta CVB Hires Jason Lusk as New Vice President of Sales
Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB), Discover Atlanta, announced that Jason Lusk would take on the role of vice president of sales. Lusk
January 03, 2024
Seattle Convention Center President and CEO Jeffrey Blosser to Retire in May
Seattle Convention Center (SCC) President and CEO Jeffrey “Jeff” Blosser announced he will retire in May after serving over 12 years in the role. The
January 02, 2024
8 Tips and Trends for Well-Being During Group Business Travel
According to a recent global survey conducted by Hilton and Ipsos as part of the
January 02, 2024
Negotiating in the New Year
CHANGE….the one thing constant in our industry. Being able to adapt to our current economic climate and having the tactical strategies to negotiate
January 02, 2024
Try These Micro Habits to Achieve Your New Year’s Goals
When the ball drops in New York City at midnight and fireworks begin to light up the night sky throughout every North American time zone, champagne
January 01, 2024
6 Reasons to Plan Your Next Meeting in Greater Ontario, California
Welcome to Greater Ontario, California (GOCAL), your gateway to the vibrant wonders of Southern California. From scenic mountain views to unmatched
January 01, 2024
Summit’s First Year | Expectations Elevated
A year ago, Seattle Convention Center opened Summit. Holding the title of North America’s first vertical convention center, expectations were sky
January 01, 2024
Feel the Vibes: LA Meeting Venues & Destinations
Why meet in a city with only one vibe when you can gather in a location with many? That’s
January 01, 2024
Meet Sacramento
We’ll let you in on a little secret—there’s a California destination just waiting for you that offers a state-of-the-art convention center, diverse
December 26, 2023
How Irving, Texas, has Transformed Into a Bleisure Magnet
Visit Irving Executive Director Maura Gast shares how this Dallas Metroplex convention magnet, often described as the "headquarters of headquarters