IMEX Group has hired a new COO who will help lead the Operations, Marcomms, IT and Transformation departments of the organization. 

According to Bizzabo, the average number of events increased by 52% in the first half of 2024, mostly due to the increase of smaller, field marketing events and the adoption of year-round event portfolios.

At Cvent’s annual Cvent CONNECT event, the meetings tech giant announced it acquired the online vendor and supplier sourcing platform Reposite, and also launched multiple new AI-powered products and enhancements. 

Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino completed a $100 million redesign of its 2.1 million-square-foot convention center that included upgraded technology infrastructure, additional digital signage and a fresh design.

The Toronto-based Exhibition Place, a 192-acre complex and Canada’s largest entertainment and convention venue, was awarded the prestigious Rainbow Registered Accreditation by Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC).

Scott Beck, president and CEO of San Francisco Travel Association, abruptly resigned his position after only seven months on the job, citing personal reasons.

Following three decades on the Las Vegas Strip, The Mirage Hotel & Casino is closing its doors this July and will begin work on transitioning to a Hard Rock property, complete with a guitar-shaped hotel tower.

The Culinary and Bartenders Union voted to authorize a strike against 22 hotels and resorts in the Las Vegas area, including the site of this year’s IMEX America convention, Mandalay Bay. The union has also scheduled picket lines outside 8 properties on the Las Vegas Strip, signaling how labor disputes might clash with this year's IMEX convention. 

Following the close of the deal, which is expected to happen in the first half of 2022, MGM will enter into a 30-year lease agreement of the Strip property.

The Biden Administration announced it will ease airline restrictions on travel to the U.S. for international visitors who have proof of a completed vaccination and can show a negative COVID-19 test.