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.

From aiming to eliminate plastic straws this year to combatting human trafficking, Marriott International’s CSR initiatives run the gamut. The hotel giant’s CEO shared the thinking behind its philosophy at a Chicago event.

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.

The honorees will be recognized at the Destinations International 2019 Annual Convention, set for July 23-25 in St. Louis, Missouri.

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.

The 2019 PCMA Visionary Award nominee increased ICCA Middle East membership as its regional director.

Greater Boston CVB President and CEO Martha Sheridan, and Massachusetts Convention Center Authority General Manager Joyce Leveston discuss how they’ve risen to the top of their male-dominated industry sectors.

In his new book, the RW2 Enterprises chairman and CEO shares how to be more decisive so that you don’t succumb to what he calls “paralysis by analysis.”

Earning a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation is good for you — and the place that hired you. Now how can you get your company’s support? PCMA is here to help.

The former VP of finance and administration will assume a larger role in the company’s continued growth.

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.