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Veteran travel and MICE writer Regina Baraban is an award-winning journalist who joined Worth International Media as a senior contributing editor in 2021. She was the founding editor of Hospitality Design magazine, editor-in-chief of Financial & Insurance Meetings magazine, and executive editor of Corporate Meetings & Incentives magazine. Regina loves writing for the meetings industry and is always ready for her next travel adventure.
SITE CEO Annette Gregg on introducing Community Meetups at SITE Global.

Community Meetups to Elevate Education at SITE Conference

Society For Incentive Travel Excellence CEO Annette Gregg on introducing a Community Lounge at SITE Global for peer-to-peer conversation.
SITE Global meets in Istanbul February 26-29.

SITE Global Meets in Istanbul

SITE's flagship event February 26-29 brings together incentive travel professionals for a conference theme of building and bridging cultures.
Incentive budgets are up in 2024, but so are costs.

Incentive Industry Outlook: 5 Top Trends for 2024

A new report from the Incentive Research Foundation predicts a booming but challenging year ahead.
AI and digital technology is defining a new age of travel.

Travel in the Age of AI

Experts weigh in on how AI will impact all sectors of the travel industry.
The Seattle Convention Center's Summit Building has recently earned LEED-platinum certification.

LEED Certification at U.S. Convention Centers Ticks Up

The Seattle Convention center Summit building was recently designated LEED Platinum, the highest rating from the U.S. Green Building Council.
PCMA meets in San Diego Jan 7-10 with a conference theme of Think Bigger.

PCMA Thinks Big for 2024 Convening Leaders Conference

PCMA meets January 7-10 in San Diego with an all-star lineup of speakers and over 50 educational sessions.
Lobby of the Conrad Orlando at Evermore Resort

Orlando For Incentives: The Story Might Surprise You

Orlando offers incentive attendees a diverse range of authentic local neighborhoods and luxe experiences.
Marriott International implements new practices for neurodivergent attendees.

Marriott International Implements Neuroinclusive Practices for Meetings

Marriott hotels hosting groups of 250 or more welcome neurodivergent attendees with an action plan for inclusivity.
2024 brings a robust lineup of meetings industry events.

2024 Meeting Industry Shows, Summits and Conferences

2024 is a robust year for insights, education and networking at meeting industry events. Save these dates on your calendar.
Cruising with Lindblad is an immersive and convivial expedition experience that bonds attendees with each other and with the wonders of nature.

Lindblad Adventures: Discovering Patagonia on National Geographic Explorer

Cruising with Lindblad is an immersive and convivial expedition experience that bonds attendees with each other and with the wonders of nature.

AI is Everywhere. But an Industry White Paper Suggests Ethical Concerns.

A new survey from The Hague & Partners Convention Bureau and Ottawa Tourism looks at the ethical implications of using AI in event organizing.
Older job applicants face age discrimination that's more accurately called experience discrimination.

Is There Age Discrimination in the Meetings Industry?

Older MICE job applicants are likely to face age discrimination. But the reasons why are not what you think, says Dawn Penfold, president, Meetingjobs.

The Brightline Experience—Orlando to Miami

Innovation is in Brightline's DNA.
The new IRF study, Generational Expectations of Incentives, examines the reward preferences of different generations.

Generational Preferences: Travel Incentives Rank High With All Ages

IRF's new study, Generational Expectations of Incentives, explores the differences—and similarities—among three distinct age groups.