If indeed the government does shutdown, how will it affect the meetings industry in the near term?

This is a rough year to plan government meetings and events.

Joan Eisenstodt details November 2016 ballot measures that will impact the hospitality industry.

The "City of Brotherly Love" set the stage for one of the most groundbreaking political confabs to date.

Government meeting planners sit in some of the industry’s hottest seats of responsibility.

The meetings business is booming, but government functions can’t keep up.

Planners in the government sector are battling red tape and perception issues with ramped-up advocacy and continued education.

Congress is challenging the value of face-to-face meetings for federal government workers.

Tips and stats for meeting professinals to demonstrate the value of their meetings.

Meeting planners can follow these simple tips to advocate for the industry.