Craig Davis Named President and CEO of VisitDallas
After seven years as president and CEO of VisitPITTSBURGH, Davis will assume same position at VisitDallas. (pcma)
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How the Events Industry Can Slash Greenhouse Gases
Subbing in plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy, industry-wide, would have a dramatic impact, say the authors of a new report. So, what do event organizers say is stopping them? (pcma)
Less-Invasive Cameras May Be the Future of Event Tracking
When used as a way to monitor attendee flow instead of facial recognition, cameras can be an effective alternative to other tracking methods, such as wristbands embedded with Wi-Fi devices. (Skift)
Marriott Eyes Over 30 Luxury Hotel Openings Globally in 2020
The company announced Wednesday that it has more than 185 luxury properties in its pipeline that will expand its portfolio to more than a dozen new locations, including places like Iceland, Montenegro, and the Philippines. (TravelPulse)
Charlotte Kicks Off Its $127-Million Convention Center Expansion
In addition to a new pedestrian bridge, the expansion includes 50,000 sq. ft. of new meeting room and prefunction space and two new 10,000 sq.-ft. meeting spaces. (Charlotte Observer)
How to Explain Anything to Anyone: 4 Steps to Clearer Communication
Most of us love to learn — but we can absorb only so much at a time. (TED)
U.S. May Require Travelers to Be Photographed at Airports
Federal officials are considering requiring that all travelers — including American citizens — be photographed as they enter or leave the country as part of an ID system using facial-recognition technology. (U.S. News & World Report)
The Most Visited Cities in the World
Euromonitor's latest report suggests a quest for "local experience" reverberates globally, with upcoming hotspots in Croatia, Slovenia, and Sweden. (CNN)
Greta Thunberg Arrives in Lisbon for COP25 After Sailing Across Atlantic
Around 25,000 people from 200 countries are expected to attend the COP25 climate change conference in Madrid this week, including heads of state and government, business leaders, scientists, and activists like Thunberg. (CNN)
Report: The 20 Safest Cities in the U.S.
A new study by the personal finance website WalletHub ranked the 182 safest cities in America based on three key metrics: home and community safety, natural disaster risk, and financial safety. (Patch)
Niche Luxury Travel Boom Creates Demand for Exclusive Trade Shows
As the world of luxury travel becomes an established niche, there's more room in the market for events that hone in on the high-end offerings of a single country or focus specifically on cutting-edge travel experiences. (Skift)
5 Surprising Things in Your Office That Are Ruining Your Productivity
These distractions exist in most offices — and there's a reason why your brain finds them such a hinderance. (Fast Company)