The Metro Toronto Convention Centre has appointed GM Lorenz Hassenstein to the position of President & CEO. Hassenstein will be succeeding Barry Smith, who is set to resign in early 2019. (MTCC)

A combination of small-city hospitality, modern facilities, and an effort to show off individuality is winning over event organizers who tend to select big cities for their conferences. (Skift)

The International Association of PCOs has announced the appointment of Martin Boyle as its new CEO. The appointment will become effective April 1, 2019. (CMW)

Matt Carroll, VP and Global Brand Leader for Marriott Hotels, talks about the hotel brand's ongoing and successful partnership with TED. (Forbes)

Many emerging destinations have risen to the top of the list. (TravelPulse)

Don't wait until the "perfect" time to have it. (Fast Company)

The city of Los Angeles will impose new rules on renting out rooms and homes for short stays, regulating a phenomenon popularized by the rise of online platforms such as Airbnb. (Los Angeles Times)

This San Francisco-based designer and visual artist has found a sustainable, useful alternative to cheap, disposable swag. (Fast Company)

The FFA and its iconic blue jackets will keep coming back to Indianapolis until at least 2031, the organization announced this week. (Indianapolis Star)

Selecting the venue for your next event is not as straightforward as it used to be, but these technology trends are here to help. (Event Manager Blog)

Sheraton brand wants its public spaces, including its lobbies, to change the purpose of hotels in people's minds. (Forbes)

Don't let immediate results fool you — focus on the process to ensure you are on the right path. (Inc.)