How the Government Shutdown Can Affect Meetings
We’re four weeks into the government shutdown (now the longest in history), so the question remains, what exactly does this mean for meetings?
ECPAT-USA Launches Anti-Trafficking Training for Meeting Professionals
Because January is Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention Month, what better time to talk about the new anti-trafficking training launched by ECPAT-USA?
PCMA Convening Leaders 2019 Looks to the Future
The PCMA Convening Leaders 2019 conference held in Pittsburgh looked to the future at the "PCMA and Marriott on the Future of Events” educational session.
Announcing the First-Ever Master’s Degree in Meetings Management
Meeting planners can now earn a master’s degree in meeting and event management thanks to a new partnership between MPI and San Diego State University.
6 LinkedIn Groups Every Event Professional Should Join
Here are six LinkedIn Groups that every event professional should look into joining for insider tips, educational articles and an online community.
January Planner of the Month: Christle Johnson
GBTA President Christle Johnson, president of travel & business services at Johnson Downie LLC, epitomizes the industry's many unsung heroes.
Marriott Announces New Numbers in Data Breach Saga
Marriott International provided an update that highlighted new numbers as to the amount of guests whose information was compromised in its data breach.
The Top Meeting News Stories of 2018
Here are the top five meeting news stories of the year that provide insight into the direction the industry is heading in 2019.
NoMad Las Vegas Takes Park MGM to Next Level
The 293-room NoMad opened in October, offering a certain level of sophistication, comfort and privacy on the top four floors of the massive Park MGM.
AccorHotels Partners With CSRconnections
AccorHotels partners with CSRconnections for a new turnkey program that streamlines the giveback experience for groups.
Uncertainties Escalate for U.K. Meetings as Brexit Nears
The U.K. is getting closer to moving forward with its Brexit plan, but there’s a lot of uncertainties that could make meetings during that time hectic.
3 Ways IACC Innovated Meetings Design in 2018
2018 was a busy year for IACC, a group comprised of the top 1 percent of small- and medium-size meeting venues worldwide.
More Hotel Strikes Authorized, This Time in Los Angeles
More hotel strikes representing about 7,500 hotel workers at 24 hotels in the Los Angeles area could ensue if contract negotiations don’t reach an agreement.
Here’s What People Hate About Meetings
There are many things people hate about meetings, and most of them have to do with the people in the room.
