Parking Lot Safety: What Planners Need to Know
With car break-ins surging in some U.S. cities, business event planners must now consider parking lot safety as part of their site selection and contract process.
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.
Texas Makes $8 Billion Investment in its Convention Centers
Houston, Austin, Dallas, and Fort Worth have embarked on a host of convention center projects. The hope is that they will help these cities attract more groups in today’s competitive convention market.
Crime Wave Hits Business Events in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus hotels have lost over $1 million in revenue since last June due to car break-ins linked to business events. The city’s hospitality community is fighting back.
ITB Americas, New Travel Trade Show Heading to Mexico in 2026
Messe Berlin is expanding its global ITB portfolio with the launch of ITB Americas in Guadalajara.
Dubai World Trade Centre and Informa Unite to Launch Informa International
A major shake-up in the global meetings and exhibitions industry is underway as Dubai World Trade Centre and Informa launch Informa International.
U.S.-Canada Tariff Fallout Hits Business Events
The Trump administration’s new tariffs and government travel restrictions are dealing a blow to cross-border business events. With U.S. delegate attendance declining and high-profile cancellations like Canada House at SXSW, the industry faces mounting challenges.
Meeting Cancellations Mount as Trump Administration Orders Take Effect
A growing wave of meeting cancellations signals trouble for the business events industry. Providence is one destination already feeling the impact.
McCormick Place Drops OVG from Venue Management Deal
Oak View Group (OVG) had a short-lived venue management deal at McCormick Place. The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, owner of the convention center campus, will take over management duties on July 1.
Women Leaders in Meetings: Liz Irving
Liz Irving's journey to CEO of Clarion Events North America proves that sometimes the best career moves start with saying "yes" to the jobs nobody else wants. In a candid interview, Irving dishes on leadership, vulnerability as a superpower, and why you should never wait for permission to speak.
Al Hutchinson Stepping Down as CEO of Visit Baltimore
After eight years as president and CEO of Visit Baltimore, Al Hutchinson has decided not to renew his contract when it expires on June 30, the DMO said Thursday.