Toni Gamez, the executive director at one of the largest convention facilities in Latin America, talks about the talent shortage and offers her best piece of advice for those considering a career in the business events industry.

Art Basel returned to its June schedule for the first time since 2020, attracting 70,000 attendees to Messe Basel. The fair showed support for Ukraine by collaborating on special events in the city, and offered its first-ever night of music and other live performances.

SA Expeditions, a travel company with a social-responsibility focus, has a different take on what it means to be sustainable.

The shift to remote work puts an emphasis on the ‘retreat’ part of corporate gatherings.

With food costs soaring, F&B suppliers are struggling to source affordable meals for clients. Convene spoke with three suppliers about their workarounds to make clients’ events a success, from an economic and gastronomic perspective.

Associated Builders and Contractors turned a convention center floor into a series of construction job sites for the National Craft Championships.

Here’s how Mesa, Arizona, became the first-ever Autism Certified City. It all started with Visit Mesa CEO’s less-than-great vacation experience in another destination.

As in-person events return, it’s more important than ever to market the host destination to help convince prospects to travel. 

Here’s a look at all the sustainability-focused initiatives happening around New Orleans.

New Orleans’ improvements to its hotels and the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center make the destination a must-see more than ever before.

Quick wins do not mean shortcuts, EduCon panelists agreed — making social and environmental impact takes time and planning.

EduCon attendees will have plenty to explore while in New Orleans, from host hotel Hyatt Regency to Give Back Bash host Vintage Rock Club.