Messe Wien is one of only four locations in Europe to earn a ‘Healthy Venue’ accreditation. What does that mean for the Vienna centre?

The Flemish city is putting innovation first as it seeks to boost its international profile and woo events.

A recent PCMA Foundation/Marriott study finds that most travelers want to explore a destination like the locals do. “Convene” looks at how that desire for an authentic experience should shape meeting design.

Innovation events organizer, Ascender, a hub for Pittsburgh’s startups and entrepreneurs, used Carnegie Museum of Art, Phipps Conservatory at the Botanical Gardens, and many more local spots to weave the city into the fabric of the festival.

EMG Event Management Group Founder and Director Peter Jack says destination selection takes patience and a clear vision of the event — and of the client.

Accessibility and safety remain top priorities for event planners, but unique experiences add to a location’s appeal.

What PCMA Education Conference attendees can expect when they land in the City of Angels in June.

Event planners booking a meeting in Anaheim, California, might assume that attendees are over Disneyland. But the legendary theme park offers more than just thrill rides and character encounters — it also features a number of private event spaces. 

The pleasure of finding a little something waiting for me in a hotel room never gets old. But the amenity delivered to my room at the Omni Frisco in Frisco, Texas, kicked the experience up a few notches. Deliciously fun, it also cleverly managed to tell a story about the property.

The next game changer for your room block isn’t Airbnb. It’s one of the most dominant forces in e-commerce.

Event Details Sept. 16–19, 2018 Sheraton New Orleans Hotel New Orleans What It’s All About Produced by Project for Public Spaces, Walk/Bike/Places is a biennial professional-development conference that gathers together