Bites & Sites
Washington D.C. Draws New Citywide Conferences in 2018
The knowledge hub is attracting more than 20 citywide conventions and special events, many coming to D.C. for the first time.
Business Travel: Do You Connect or Disconnect in the Air?
We asked three PCMA staffers whether they log in or log off on flights — and we’d love to hear how you spend your travel time.
Making Business Travel Take Less of a Toll on Your Health
After suffering a heart attack on his way to ibtm world last month, Klaus Span shares his perspective on his much-needed new approach to business travel. The entire events community can learn valuable lessons from his medical emergency.
Cleveland Clinic Drives Innovation at the Huntington Convention Center
The Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland is home to the annual Medical Innovation Summit.
Merging Innovation With Food Trucks
The Kellogg Company wanted to incorporate food trucks into a sales meeting focused on culinary trends — and tapped a visionary young entrepreneur to pull it off.
Bleisure Travelers Don’t Have to Venture Far From San Jose
Mind-blowing experiences are in store for delegates coming to San Jose, whether it’s experiencing the city’s high-tech culture, or day-tripping to explore its awe-inspiring natural surroundings.
What’s Trending for F&B?
Caesars Entertainment’s Michele Polci dishes on the event catering trends she is loving — and those that she could do without.
Farming Behind Glass with Indoor Hydroponic Farm
A hydroponic farm at the Greater Columbus Convention Center will grow nearly 5,000 pounds of produce this year.
NSBE Returns to Pittsburgh for the Third Time
More than 10,000 students and professionals will attend the annual convention in 2018.
What Will the Future of Lodging Look Like?
Redefining luxury travel and increasing emotional connections with guests are trends to look out for, according to A.J. Singh, Ph.D., professor at Michigan State University’s School of Hospitality Business.
Travel Trends for 2018 — and Beyond
Traveler safety and security; growth in travel for employee recruitment; and localizing programs to specific regions are on American Express Meetings & Events SVP Issa Jouaneh’s mind.