Los Angeles is my birthplace and cradle of my career passion for travel, discovery and storytelling. We left for England in 1970 but my childhood
September 01, 2023
Colorado Convention Center Expansion Highlights: Big and Small
Since its opening in 1990 in the heart of downtown Denver, the
August 31, 2023
Impact XM Announces Robynne Weaver as VP of Strategic Accounts
Impact XM, a global full-service event and experiential marketing agency, announced that Robynne Weaver will become vice president of strategic
August 31, 2023
Circa Resort & Casino, Downtown Las Vegas' Newest Meetings & Events Space
Circa Resort &
August 31, 2023
Now, Meeting in Seattle Is Even Better
When groups choose Seattle, attendees are given the reason they’ve been looking for to visit this distinctive city. An urban metropolis set in the
August 31, 2023
A Sky-High Expansion
The Colorado Convention Center’s new rooftop expansion is almost here! It all starts in the Bluebird Ballroom, Colorado’s largest ballroom complete
August 27, 2023
Destination DC Promotes Shelby Luzzi to New Sustainability-Focused Role
Destination DC (DDC) announced Shelby Luzzi has been promoted to senior manager, sustainability, the first role of its kind for an urban DMO and will
August 27, 2023
Here’s What to Expect at IMEX America 2023
Attendees at IMEX America will notice more than a few new elements at this year’s show, including major session format shifts, programming addressing
August 24, 2023
9 Comfortable Work Shoes for Event Planners
[Editor's note: This story has been updated from a previous version from 2019.]We all know the pains of long days on one’s feet—it is
August 24, 2023
Omni's Big Brand and Customer Experience Refresh, With Dan Surette
Omni Hotels & Resorts has embarked on its first brand refresh in more than a decade, coinciding with an impressive
August 24, 2023
Being Present, Planning for Pleasure, and Using Your Intuition
Season 4, Episode 8 Guest: Christine Renaud, CEO, Braindate by e180 How do we focus more on being,
August 24, 2023
No Agenda Episode #11: A Firsthand Account Of Maui Fires
Hear from a native Hawaiian and fellow hospitality professional on his devastating experience through the Maui fires as he copes with the loss of his
August 24, 2023
Multifaceted Meetings Industry Veteran "Shimo" Shimasaki Bids Adieu
The meetings industry is losing a vast reservoir of institutional knowledge with the retirement of
August 23, 2023
Westin Atlanta Gwinnett Hotel Welcomes Heather Willett and Julie Bilecky to Executive Team
Heather Willett, a seasoned veteran of the hospitality industry, has been named the new assistant general manager of The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett, a
August 23, 2023
5 Benefits of Hiring a Standup Comedian for Your Meeting or Event
For many of us, jokes and standup comedy are the last thing we are thinking about when attending a corporate meeting or event. After all, these
August 22, 2023
Meetings Industry Fund, MPI Help Maui Industry Colleagues
While the fires on Maui were devastating that wonderful island, I was thinking about finding a way to assist our meetings industry colleagues
August 22, 2023
Noteworthy New Hotels and Renovations in the Caribbean and Cancun (2023)
In early June, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) delighted the travel industry with its first Caribbean Week since the pandemic. Held in New
August 18, 2023
Philadelphia CVB Names Jennifer Nagle V.P. of Special Projects
The Philadelphia CVB (PHLCVB) announced that Jennifer Nagle will take on the role of vice president of special projects. Nagle has over 20
August 17, 2023
The Future of the Attendee Experience
As the line between in-person and digital events continues to blur, attendee expectations have shifted due to the integration of technology into
August 17, 2023
How to Slim Down Your Meetings and Events Food and Beverage Spend
Food and beverage costs can eat up a significant amount of a meeting or event budget and are typically the biggest or second-biggest expense item