The software is the "enabler to be able to solve the problems that the events industry has," according to one of its co-founders. (Forbes)

This year's Smart Monday, held on the eve of IMEX America in Las Vegas, put experiential, legacy, innovation, and technology at its core and left attendees buzzing with energy and ideas. (CMW)

Officials are worried a strike involving about 2,700 Marriott hotel workers in Hawaii could continue into next year. (Associated Press)

Many destinations faced with increasing numbers of visitors are levying taxes to try and compensate for the infrastructure needs and advancements required to keep pace with rapid growth. (TravelPulse)

Big-name companies are increasingly creating hyper-visual, museum-like experiences to foster a stronger relationship with customers and attendees. (Bizbash)

The world of work has changed. You no longer need a mentor — you need your own personal board of directors. (Fast Company)

University conference organizers take action after academics object to an event agenda filled solely with male speakers. (pcmaconvene)

Chicago's hotel strike is down to one holdout after employees at the Kinzie Hotel in River North ratified a contract last week, nearly five weeks after the walkout began. (Chicago Tribune)

The event for women executives begins with a chartered flight because its founders "always came up with such amazing ideas on planes." (WWD)

An unconventional mode of urban transit is being floated in front of city leaders as a solution to connect airport travelers to San Diego's downtown convention center area. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

InterContinental Hotels Group will be joining a number of other hospitality industry leaders in the effort to reduce some of its single-use plastic waste. (TravelPulse)

The latest jargon is truly terrible. (Inc.)