A city audit of VisitDallas offers a reminder that the vital economic contribution that CVBs make needs to be consistently spelled out to local lawmakers and residents.

The UFI European Conference is to take place in Birmingham in May, just weeks after the U.K. is expected to split from the EU. That offers attendees a firsthand look at a changing global landscape.

Two documentaries explore the fallout from the Titanic of event planning — and event strategists weigh in.

What should strategists expect this year and next?

Event planners who have cited safety and security at destinations as a major worry are increasing their emphasis on planning for emergencies.

The most glaring of five realities of the B2B buyer — that three out of four B2B buyers conduct the majority of their research before talking to a salesperson — remains a major issue a year after we first discussed it.

Accessibility and safety remain top priorities for event planners, but unique experiences add to a location’s appeal.

Do work that matters for people who care. Create change. That’s the role of business events professionals, according to marketing guru Seth Godin. Godin captivated the crowd Monday at Convening Leaders Main Stage presentation, “You Can’t Be Seen Until You Learn to See.”

PCMA aims to boost Convening Leaders 2019 Content Studio learning by tapping into the power of scent.

PCMA is on a quest to create the best roadmap for supporting business events organizers in this time of disruption both within our industry and all around it. We are passionate about this work because we know that face-to-face meetings are catalysts for economic and social progress.

Academy-award winning actor and gender-equality activist Geena Davis will be the closing keynote speaker at PCMA Convening Leaders 2019, PCMA announced Dec. 24.