Jason Dunn, CEO of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals, reflects on his work there as well as where the meetings and events industry is in terms of diversity and inclusion, the nuanced issue of travel boycotts and advisories, and the generational challenge of persuading young people to consider a career in the meetings and hospitality industries.

Dominique Bonds shares her vision as new president of Event Service Professionals Association and the evolution of the role of being the No. 1 on-the-ground point of contact for meeting and event planners.

Carla Cobos Hull, owner of Unleash International, shares advice to effectively set boundaries, advocate for yourself and communicate your value to key stakeholders.

Podcast sponsored by Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

Visit Indy President & CEO Leonard Hoops sat down with Meetings Today’s Tyler Davidson to discuss the record-setting attendance and other happenings at PCMA Convening Leaders—including an epic pickleball showdown—as well as the many exciting new developments happening in Indy.

Motivational humorist and corporate standup comedian Greg Schwem sat down with Meetings Today's Logan Pratt to talk the funny and sometimes challenging business of making attendees at a company meeting or event laugh.

In this Meetings Today Podcast for Taylor Smith's "The Z: Planning for the Industry's Next Generation," Smith sits down with Luke Goetting, an award-winning communications expert, founder of Puffingston Presentations and a Gen Z speaker who specializes in crafting engaging, interactive experiences for audiences around the world.

Destination DC's Elliott Ferguson details Washington, D.C.'s new Only One D.C. marketing campaign as well as new hotels and meetings venues in the destination.

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson sat down with Maritz President & CEO David Peckinpaugh to discover what the leader of one of the biggest MICE companies in the world envisions in 2024, including prices and whether hybrid and virtual meetings are fading post-pandemic.

Visit Orlando Chief Sales Officer Mike Waterman shares what's new in a destination Cvent designates as the top meetings draw in the U.S., along with the most recent meetings numbers, recorded at PCMA Convening Leaders 2024.

Visit Irving Executive Director Maura Gast shares how this Dallas Metroplex convention magnet has transformed into an entertainment mecca and Bleisure draw.