Event Venues
Scrap Giant Makes E-Waste Problem Impossible to Ignore
A nearly 20-foot-tall, 1-ton sculpture made of discarded electronics was the centerpiece of a first-ever Sustainability Village at a global consumer electronics and home appliances trade show.
More CVBs Earning Autism Travel Accreditation
Visit Salt Lake and Destination Toledo are two of the growing number of CVBs that have recently earned autism travel accreditation, after learning about how Mesa, Arizona, is breaking new ground for inclusive travel.
Where’s the Meeting Planner?
A recent ranking of the 30 top U.S. convention centers in The Wall Street Journal is missing input from an important perspective: event organizers.
Media Mixer + Makers
The PRSA Travel & Tourism 2023 Section Conference’s closing event venue gave participants a sense of the host destination’s past, while a pop-up makers market showcased its present diversity.
The Long-Awaited Opening of a New Museum Coincides with Juneteenth
Two decades in the making, the International African American Museum and gathering space in Charleston, South Carolina, will trace the untold stories of enslaved Africans brought to the U.S.
Convene On Site: Breaking With Convention in Seattle
An inside look at Summit, Seattle’s latest convention center space.
A New Funding Model for Hotel Development
The Indianapolis City Council will take over financing for a convention center hotel. Is this a sign of things to come?
When Riskies Meet Swifties
RIMS RISKWORLD kicked off at the same time as Taylor Swift’s final night of her mega concert tour in Atlanta. Here’s how it went down.
Indoor Air Quality Standards: What Event Planners and Suppliers Should Know
Experts are calling for new standards on indoor air quality. Here’s how event professionals can ensure that a building’s indoor air quality is up to an acceptable standard for a meeting or event.
How Event Destinations Are Facing the Crime Challenge
With meeting professionals making safety and security a top priority for their events, destinations are finding innovative solutions to augment public safety programs.
Room Set: Acknowledgement Through Art
ICC Sydney wears its commitment to Indigenous populations on its sleeve — through programming, a reconciliation plan, and the artwork and messaging that shape its campus.
Peggy Daidakis Reflects on a Long Career in Venue Management
Peggy Daidakis, executive director of the Baltimore Convention Center and the first woman to lead a U.S. convention center, will officially retire in September.