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.
Yelp Is on the Way
To provide attendees with top drinking and dining options in San Diego, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization partnered with Yelp.
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.
How Much Should You Spend on Marketing Your Meeting?
And where should you spend it? Velvet Chainsaw’s Dave Lutz on what works and what doesn’t.
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.
Houston After Harvey
Visit Houston’s Mike Waterman on how the destination weathered Hurricane Harvey — and how it’s moving forward.
How Destination Cleveland Engages the Whole Community During Conventions
The city’s volunteer program offers extra support for meeting planners.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.