MPI's European Meetings & Events Conference (EMEC) kicked off February 22 in Istanbul, an iconic city that straddles Europe and Asia and has served as a crossroads of civilizations and culture after rising to prominence as Constantinople, an imperial capital of the Roman Empire founded by emperor Constantine the Great.

PCMA announced its 2025 Visionary Awards Lifetime Achievement Honorees and Professional Excellence Finalists, which will be honored April 10 during Business Events Industry Week. 

In a politically polarized U.S., there were different responses from major travel industry organizations following President Donald Trump’s inauguration.

Insights from PCMA Convening Leaders 2025 in Houston, including some of our favorite photos from the event and a full video recap.

Leaders representing meetings industry associations and a DMO joined National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals CEO Jason Dunn to ponder the state of DEI efforts and legislation during a panel discussion at PCMA Convening Leaders. 

MICE and DMO veteran Elliott Ferguson will endeavor to increase the meetings industry’s influence at Brand USA during his one-year term as chair.

MPI launched a Golf Tournament Planner Certificate that educates meeting and event professionals on the details of holding a successful golf tournament or event, from teeing up to the final hole.

MPI announced the approved slate for its 2025 International Board of Directors, which will take office effective January 1 for a one-year term through December 31, 2025. 

Incoming MPI International Board of Directors Chair Rob Adams, CEO of Bishop-McCann, is an infectious leader who gives back to his industry and beyond.