As Disneyland Resort prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary this year, there’s even more in store for meeting professionals looking to add a sprinkle of Disney magic to their next event.
Tyler Davidson sat down with Casandra Matej, president and CEO of Visit Orlando, and Mark Tester, executive director of the Orange County Convention Center, to discover what’s new in one the most popular meeting destinations in North America.
Planning mega-events is certainly a team affair, and one DMO that has plenty of experience facilitating these high-profile happenings—think Super Bowls and NCAA Final Fours, among other mega-sports showcases—is Visit Phoenix.
Meetings Today LIVE! Corporate/Incentive kicked off this week in The Bahamas, giving planners the opportunity to meet face-to-face with some of the top suppliers in the incentives sector and pairing the business experience with myriad activities offered at our host property, Atlantis Paradise Island.
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.
IMEX is encouraging event agencies to bring young professionals to IMEX Frankfurt May 14-16 to help them expand their networks and boost their professional development through a new dedicated program of sessions designed for those who are new to the industry called Rising Talent.
The 2024 MPI World Education Congress (WEC), the association’s signature educational and networking event for meeting professionals, is around the corner, taking place May 20-22 in Louisville, Kentucky. Here’s a look at what’s on the WEC Louisville menu.