Conference Quiet Rooms a Growing Trend
Quiet rooms may be designed to support those with some form of neurodivergency, but they end up benefiting all because, let's face it, conventions can be overwhelming.
Andrea has been covering meetings, events, and trade shows for more than three decades. She is the proud recipient of many journalism awards, the most recent of which was a story featuring Ron Walden, Reed Exhibitions USA’s first Global Executive Sponsor for Race. She received a B.A. from New York University, majoring in English and journalism. She kicks off every summer by participating in the Spring Lake Five Mile run and spends many weekends “down the shore” enjoying Asbury Park’s dynamic music scene.
Visit Milwaukee Blends NFTs with Art Tourism
Visit Milwaukee's new campaign adds a layer of NFT-powered digital art collectibles to a Pokemon Go-style scavenger hunt game, all in the name of driving interest in local art and culture.
Meetings Are Key to New Sheraton Brand
Some thought the Sheraton brand was dead after the Marriott merger. They were wrong. The brand has been transformed with meetings in mind.
Florida Feels the Pinch as Conventions Pull Out
Florida is going to lose out on major conventions because of its controversial new laws. Many associations are no longer considering meeting in the Sunshine State.
San Francisco Events Business Not Bouncing Back Just Yet
As travel returns to almost all major U.S. cities, San Francisco is a notable exception. Rising crime, homelessness, and high prices mean events are far from returning to 2019 levels.
Lessons Learned at MPI WEC 2023
Hosting its first-ever annual meeting outside the U.S. and Canada, MPI gathered 1,400 attendees, many with accompanying guests, in the Mexican Caribbean. A largely successful annual meeting did present a few unforeseen challenges.
Indy Ups the Game with Convention Expansion
What does a city do when some of its largest annual conventions outgrow it? Expand. That is exactly what Indianapolis is doing.
Wildfire Smoke Disrupts Events
Planners know they must expect the unexpected, but the smog caused by Canada's wildfires that blanketed the East Coast over the past week surprised most. Flights were delayed, and outdoor activities canceled, leaving many to ask what's next.
Long Island Secures Funding for New Convention Center
The Hamptons, wine country, and sprawling beaches are Long Island highlights. There has never been a purpose-built convention center, but that is about to change.
Las Vegas Is Getting a Convention Facelift
A $600 million renovation of the Las Vegas Convention Center, a new 3,644-room hotel, and the opening of the largest spherical structure in the world, 2023 is on track to be one for the books in Las Vegas.