Mike Waterman, new president and CEO of Visit Anaheim, picked an opportune time to join a DMO that operates the largest convention center on the West Coast in a destination that boasts one of the top visitor attractions in the world, Disneyland.

Transgender meeting and event planner Chase Brunson shares his personal journey in the meetings and events industry, as well as tips his fellow planners can use to make transgender attendees feel included at events.

Eight of the meetings and events industry's top leaders answer the question "What is one thing or moment that you’ve experienced at a meeting or event that changed your life or made a significant positive impact on you?”

With a massive list of industry contacts and experience in many facets of the MICE and association segments, IAEE has hired a Jason Ware, a “showman” of the highest caliber.

For decades, the meetings and events industry has been powered by women, and they’ve worked humbly in the shadows for generations. Take a look at women’s efforts to propel the industry forward as they continue to work toward an equitable future for the generations to come.

Everything is possible with a sprinkle of pixie dust and some Disney magic. Jonathan Alder, CEO of Jonathan’s Travels and self-proclaimed Disney expert, has enough of both to make the Disney world go around for meetings and events groups of all sizes. 

Cuisine legend Wolfgang Puck has transformed the American palate and brought chefs from back in the kitchen to the front of the house. Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson interviewed this icon about the 25th anniversary of Wolfgang Puck Catering, F&B trends and his legacy.