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
August 16, 2023
Hospitality Vet Dr. Lalia Rach Has the Prescription for Your Career Breakthrough
Feeling boxed in and not recognized for your accomplishments? Lifelong hospitality industry veteran
August 16, 2023
9 Food Experiences in Newport, Rhode Island That Meeting Groups Will Love
As documented by author and renowned researcher Brian Stinson in his 2018 book Newport Firsts: A Hundred Claims to Fame, America’s fabled
August 15, 2023
Simpleview Announces Christine “Shimo” Shimasaki’s Retirement, Names Vail Ross Successor
Simpleview’s Christine “Shimo” Shimasaki announced her upcoming retirement as managing director of 2Synergize, LLC, a Simpleview consulting company,
August 15, 2023
12 Ways to Prevent Luggage Theft and Minimize Hassles If It Happens
[Editor's note: This story has been updated from a previous version from 2018.] It’s that sinking feeling in your stomach when you can’t
August 15, 2023
Sustainability Shines at Georgia World Congress Authority
Georgia World Congress Authority (GWCA), which owns and operates Atlanta’s 200-acre Convention Campus, including the Georgia World Congress Center