e2i CEO Gilbert Tan says: ‘You must involve your employees in planning the future of your organisation.’ Here’s why.

The CEO of Destinations International reflects on the organization’s three-year transformation and looks ahead to the future of CVBs and DMOs.

What’s in store for event professionals at PCMA’s summer gathering? Expect to continue the conversation that kicked off at Convening Leaders on how to leverage disruption for engaging experiences.

For event planners, the increased number of mergers and acquisitions translates into tougher negotiations with hotels: In some destinations, every meeting hotel is now owned by the same company.

Some say such opportunities can be ‘hit or miss.’ Others point to educational programmes and flexibility as keys to making these events a success.

As Carrie Freeman Parsons takes the reins as Freeman’s chair, she joined Don Freeman Jr. and Joe Popolo in a look back at Freeman’s evolution and growth, and provided Convene with a glimpse of its future.

PCMA and its chapters joined meetings and events industry professionals from around the world April 4 to celebrate the fourth annual Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID).

This gateway to China is ‘an important tool to get to grips with if you are looking to do business in the APAC region.’

If you’re looking for some insights to help make things easier for you when you work with hotels, you’ve checked in to the right place.

Here’s how event professionals are creating memorable attendee experiences without busting their budgets.

Events are planned on six continents April 4 as professionals ‘come together and celebrate why our industry matters.’

When hotel properties can’t find enough qualified workers to meet their needs, hotel-based meetings and events feel the effects. As challenges persist, a number of industry players are introducing solutions.