A warm climate and flexible venues give destinations in Central and South Florida year-round appeal.
California’s versatile destinations provide something for everyone.
Secluded lakefront venues and industrial capitals make meetings in Michigan enticing to groups of all kinds.
There’s no doubt that the crucial time to reinforce an association’s value…
Xanterra Parks & Resorts is best known as the concessionaire for more than…
The legacy of the American West is still lived, day in and day out, at the working…
Last fall I read an interesting article in the New York Times that was about football but struck me as being just as applicable…
When it comes time to plan an event, association executives often have their…
It’s been more than 10 years since the spa boom hit the meetings industry. In those days, the spa was seen simply as…
Associations looking to add a new twist to their golf tournaments might take their cue from the sport’s storied past with…
With the start of the 113th Congress, the American Society of Association…
No matter the size of your association, smoothly running a staff is a lot of work. And just like any high-level business…
For meeting planners seeking a venue that embodies a significant facet of American history, a useful starting point is…
Be it planes, trains or automobiles, various means of transportation have brought people together for centuries…
When association executives and their volunteer leaders convene to talk about…
The idea of planning for a crisis may seem to be a contradiction, as crises often feel like they occur out of the blue…
America’s railways and waterways offer meeting planners options that provide attendees with experiences they…
From the Allegheny Mountains in the eastern United States to the highlands of Mount Hood in northern Oregon…
The key to any successful association event is to capture your audience’s attention. Be it a trade show, a workshop or a networking function, you have only…
Jeff Davidson: Breathing Space
Managing stress requires a delicate balance. Once at a conference I asked several dozen association executives…
Steven Hacker: The Association Doctor
It’s hard to believe how quickly and completely social media has become part of our daily lives…
PCMA Names Global Meetings Executive of the Year Award Recipient
The Professional Convention Management Association has named David Williams, International Association for Energy Economics executive director, as the recipient of the…
The Professional Convention Management Association has formed a partnership with the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers. “IAPCO members play a critical role in…
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Names Keith Kirsten Director of Sales
The Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau has named Keith Kirsten director of sales. In his new role, Kirsten will be responsible for…
Oklahoma City CVB President Releases Statement on Moore Tornado
Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau President Michael Carrier has issued a statement on the effects of the devastating tornado that destroyed much of Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City…
Parachute Industry Association Chooses Ocean Center for 2015 Convention
The Parachute Industry Association has chosen the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida, for its 2015 annual convention. This will be the association’s second convention at the facility…
Decatur Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Names Teri Hammel Executive Director
Teri Hammel has been named executive director of the Decatur Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Hammel has worked for the bureau since 1997…
Four Seasons at Beverly Hills Names Greg Velasquez Director of Marketing
Greg Velasquez has been appointed director of marketing at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, where he worked 10 years prior…
Oxnard CVB Selects Susan Smith as President and CEO
Susan Smith has been named president and CEO of the Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau. Previously, Smith worked as a sales and operations consultant for Buca di Beppo/Planet Hollywood…
Visit Pittsburgh Names Robert Leff as National Sales Director
Robert Leff has been named national sales director for Visit Pittsburgh. He will be responsible for the corporate market as well as handling the…
Destination DC Promotes Robin McClain to Vice-President of Marketing and Communications
Destination DC has appointed Robin McClain vice-president of marketing and communications. For the last six months, McClain has worked as…
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