Bites & Sites

Puerto Rico’s Convention Center and Hotels Essential to Relief Efforts

Meet Puerto Rico President and CEO Milton Segarra issues a statement on post-Hurricane Maria conditions on the island.

BY Michelle Russell September 29, 2017

Yelp Is on the Way

To provide attendees with top drinking and dining options in San Diego, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization partnered with Yelp.

September 25, 2017

Mexico, Post-Earthquake

There was tragic loss of life in central Mexico, but much was spared, reports a meetings industry professional headquartered in Mexico City — including the business-events infrastructure.

BY Michelle Russell September 22, 2017

Connecting Columbus

What a difference a block makes: Here’s how a redeveloped overpass performed what one urban planner calls “an act of magic” in Columbus, Ohio.

BY Barbara Palmer September 13, 2017

Houston After Harvey

Visit Houston’s Mike Waterman on how the destination weathered Hurricane Harvey — and how it’s moving forward.

BY Christopher Durso September 12, 2017

How Destination Cleveland Engages the Whole Community During Conventions

The city’s volunteer program offers extra support for meeting planners.

September 11, 2017

International Travel to the U.S. Was Down in July. Will the Trend Continue?

The U.S. Travel Association’s David Huether on decreasing travel to the United States — and what the hurricanes could mean for travel in the Southeast and everywhere else.

BY Christopher Durso September 8, 2017

6 Fun Airport Amenities With a Sense of Place

Beer gardens, yoga, fire pits, and live music — these true-to-their-destinations airport amenities can take the sting out of a layover.

BY Barbara Palmer September 6, 2017

Getting to the Root of Food Waste

In the U.S., food waste consumes 21 percent of landfill volume. Here are a few organizations that are tackling the issue by focusing on the food that is unnecessarily scrapped before it even gets to the meal-prep stage.

BY Michelle Russell September 5, 2017

Goodbye, DMAI. Hello, Destinations International.

In July, Destination Marketing Association International officially became Destinations International. But there’s a lot more to talk about than a simple name change.

BY Jennifer N. Dienst September 1, 2017

DMAI’s Rebrand: Q&A with President and CEO Don Welsh

DMAI is no longer. In Montreal at the association’s 2017 Annual Convention in July, its new name — Destinations International — was unveiled along with a fresh look and new logo.

BY Michelle Russell September 1, 2017

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