Business of Events
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.
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.
Pre Con/Post Con
A before-and-after look at the Institute of Internal Auditors International Conference, held in July in Sydney, Australia
Bracing for Irma
Meeting destinations including Puerto Rico and Miami are readying themselves for one of the most powerful storms ever recorded.
3 ASAE Expo Booths With Local Flair
Here’s how three booths went the extra mile to bring their cities to life at the ASAE Annual Meeting and Expo.
The ‘Dumpster’ Lunch
To spotlight the problem of food waste, WasteExpo 2017 served a delicious meal made entirely of food that was left over or would otherwise have been thrown out.
Room-Block Scammers and Poachers, Beware!
The Stop Online Booking Scams Act, legislation introduced before the U.S. Congress earlier this year, aims to protect both general consumers and meeting attendees from hotel-booking pirates.
Acquisition Aims to Give DMCs a Bigger Voice in Business Events
Global destination management company AlliedPRA was just acquired by a private equity firm. AlliedPRA CEO Tony Lorenz shares what that means for the company — and the DMC sector overall.
Behind the Scenes: Five of the Fastest-Growing Trade Shows
Convene TV hosts Carrie Ferenac and Kimberly Bottom unpack the secrets behind their success.