Global Upgrades & Openings (April 2017)

ChinaThe St. Regis Changsha opened as the hotel brand’s

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DC Makes Push for Tech Meetings

Long a center of association and government organizations and meetings, Washington, D.C., is logging into the technology sector with a push to draw

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East Upgrades & Openings (April 2017)

ConnecticutThe Courtyard by Marriott New Haven at Yale University completed

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Michael Jokovich

MAUI, HawaiiAndaz Maui at Wailea Resort announced the appointment of

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OKC Edges Closer to New Convention Center

Oklahoma City is a step closer to its new downtown convention center. The Oklahoma City Council voted and approved the preliminary report for the $

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MidAmerica Upgrades & Openings (April 2017)

IndianaDoubleTree by Hilton Evansville debuted on the city’s

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Howard Givner

NEW YORKGrass Roots Meetings & Events US appointed Howard Givner as new Managing

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Shattering Conventions: Mutants on Trial at S.D. Comic Fest

Mutants. In so many Marvel Comics and summer blockbusters they can read minds, walk through walls and harness the forces of magnetism to destroy the

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Philanthropy is a way of life for Tammi Runzler

After working for Visit Orlando in senior sales positions for more than 11 years, and plying her trade in the Orlando hospitality community before

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KiKi L’Italien

CEO & Founder, Amplified Growth; Association Chat (

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Martin Greenwood

LITCHFIELD PARK, Ariz.The Wigwam named Martin Greenwood vice president, managing director and

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Tech Byte: AlliedPRA and Kapow Partner Up

AlliedPRA and Kapow have partnered to offer a platform that helps secure client events during major conventions and tradeshows.Together, AlliedPRA, a

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Walter F. Nemeth, CPCE

Hilton Cincinnati Netherland

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Expert Insight: David Merrell Talks Design Trends

David Merrell, AOO Events’ CEO and creative director, let us in on some of the top trends in the event industry. Food and beverage still reigns

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Farmers Market Salad

IngredientsServes 4Salad 1 lb. farmers market lettuce mix 1 head frizze (bright yellow leaves only) 1 head red endive (cut

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Roy Ellamar

The desert entertainment mecca of Las Vegas might seem an unlikely place for thriving farms, but sit down with star chef Roy Ellamar, recently

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Michelyn Tinor

VisitPITTSBURGH hired Michelyn Tinor as its new national sales director. In this

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To Your Health

Wellness is one of those mega trends that soars to prominence in popular culture and inevitably becomes part of the way we meet and convene. From

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Michael Granek, CSEP, MBA, PID

NEW YORKEvent Leadership Institute (ELI) hired industry education expert

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Utah stands tall as a place for fitness and well-being

From its world-class ski resorts to the ancient, otherworldly landscapes of Arches, Canyonlands, Zion and other national parks, the Beehive State

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