News & Trends

What’s happening — or coming up next — in the meetings and events world and beyond.

France’s Tech Frenzy Attracting Broad Range of Events

Thanks to government initiatives and support from the president, the nation is making a push on the startup and AI fronts. That spirit is reflected in the events it attracts.

BY Rémi Dévé April 12, 2019

Sustainability on Menu at European Food Summit

Annual event draws top chefs to Ljubljana, Slovenia to dine and discuss industry issues.

BY Lane Nieset April 9, 2019

Arne Sorenson’s Approach to Corporate Social Responsibility

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.

BY David McMillin April 9, 2019

Destinations International Names 2019 30 Under 30 Class

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

April 8, 2019

Freeman Company Evolves But Stays All in the Family

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.

BY David McMillin April 5, 2019

Making a Difference: How PCMA, Others Celebrated GMID 2019

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).

BY Curt Wagner April 5, 2019

ICCA Names Senthil Gopinath as New CEO

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

BY Curt Wagner April 4, 2019

Amilie Parent Named President of Showcare

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

BY David McMillin April 3, 2019

Building Bridges Via Events in New Zealand

In the wake of the March massacre at a Christchurch mosque, members of the business events industry in New Zealand say that the sector can play an important role in facilitating inclusiveness as it brings people together from all corners of the globe.

BY Kim Benjamin April 2, 2019

IBTM Arabia’s Attendance Spike Proves Lure of the Middle East

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is just one destination in the business-events-heavy region offering delegates a wealth of opportunity and championing the philosophy of “work hard, play hard.”

BY Lane Nieset April 2, 2019

San Francisco’s Moscone Center: ‘State-of-the-Art Everything’

San Francisco constantly reinvents itself while holding on to its history, a fact made obvious during a recent tour of the expanded Moscone Center and other spaces the city has to offer.

BY Barbara Palmer March 29, 2019

This Novel Convention Celebrates Betsy-Tacy Books

The intimate gathering of readers features speakers who have been inspired by Maud Hart Lovelace’s semi-autobiographical book series and have followed the protagonist Betsy’s dream of becoming a published author.

BY Casey Gale March 28, 2019

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