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Supporting Women in the Travel Industry

Trip.com Group has partnered with UK-based Women in Travel CIC to reaffirm its commitment to women in the tourism industry.

What Women’s Day Means to These Planners

With International Women's Day on the horizon, three members of Prevue's Advisory Board share what inspires them as women in the industry.

Boston Marches Into Women’s History Month

Women's history is woven into Boston history. Disover it this month on trail walks, in galleries, museums and women-owned restaurants.

Sandra Serrant: Companies Should Stick to DEI Goals

The Chair of MPI's Black Meeting Professionals Community urges the retention of DEI goals while events keep diversity in mind when hiring vendors.

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.