Lisa Simundson
Houston Hit Convention Sales Record in 2024
More than 54 million people visited Houston last year as the city's DMO also hit a convention sales record.
MPI’s EMEC: Innovation and Immersive Learning
MPI's European Meetings and Events Conference (EMEC) just wrapped up after delivering a unique experience for meeting planners.
AIME 2025: Meeting the Future
AIME 2025 brought hosted buyers and exhibitors to the table for 20,000 total meetings, as attendees enjoyed keynote sessions and creative activations.
UFI Projects Exhibition Industry Growth in 2025
UFI's 34th Global Exhibition Barometer report, concluded in January 2025, provides insights from 390 companies across 56 countries and regions.
Melbourne CB’s New Report: Business Events Deliver Value
Business events have created real change and lasting legacies for the Australian city of Melbourne, a new report demonstrates.
Disney Imagines More for Meetings
Disney Creative Studio houses the vast resources available to planners when collaborating with the Disney Meetings & Events team.
Park Yourself in NYC This Month
New York City parks celebrate Black History Month with a host of activities, including heritage tours led by park rangers.
Black History in America’s ‘First City’
Known as America's "Oldest City," St. Augustine's chronicle of 400+ years includes thrilling chapters in Black history.
CL25 Makes Lasting Impressions
Convening Leaders 2025 (CL25) left a lasting impression on both its 4,500 attendees and the host city of Houston.
PCMA is ‘Brand’ New for 2025
Announced at Covening Leaders 25, PCMA's rebranding and new platforms offer a new take on sustainability and technology.
Orlando’s Expanding Universe
Orlando offers superior event facilities paired with amenities that fill down time in complete luxury and relaxation.
5 Travel Tips for 2025
Holiday travel may be done but for many, the year's march into conferences has begun. Here are some tips to get you through.
Now Booming: Boston’s Hotel Scene
Boston is welcoming a slate of new and newly renovated hotels to kickstart group business in 2025. Take a look.
Meeting Security: An Issue for 2025?
Following the Dec. 4 shooting of a UnitedHealthCare CEO, some planners, and their client companies, are rethinking security strategies.
