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Chef Puts Malaysian Touch on Tray Service for Groups
A utilitarian approach to serving food to families in Malaysia has become a wow factor at group receptions at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, thanks to executive chef Leon Teow.
New Con-fections Commemorate Comic-Con
The Centerplate team at San Diego Convention Center whips up themed chocolate bars for fans attending Comic-Con International.
Austin’s Growing Tech Scene Means More Resources for Planners
With standout innovation hubs like Dell Medical School, Capital Factory, University of Texas’ IC² Institute, and the upcoming Apple campus, Austin offers planners the best resources for tech meetings.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
Calgary: Your Basecamp to Adventure
With the Canadian Rockies at your doorstep, Calgary is a dream destination for meetings with a side of the great outdoors.
Creating a Buzzy Breakfast at Conferences
The JW Marriott Los Angeles LA LIVE team recreated a 1950s diner for breakfast at PCMA’s recent EduCon. The result? Attendees could scoot into a booth to sit and chat instead of juggling a muffin and latte while standing. And the retro theme was an immediate conversation starter.
Feel at Home in Toronto, No Matter Where You’re From
Located just a short hop from several major US airports is a destination many Canadians think of as the country’s “downtown,” the city of Toronto.
Kirsten Olean Named Director of Meetings for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
The secretary-treasurer on the PCMA Board of Directors will assume her new role in mid-August after five years at the American Society for Microbiology.
Samantha Skey
Skey leads SHE Media, a mission-driven digital media company created by and for women, which is home to properties including SheKnows.com and BlogHer, the largest conference for women content creators and entrepreneurs in the U.S.
Seattle’s Most Unique Meeting Venues
Event strategists searching for an unusual venue in the Northwest need look no further than Seattle, where places like Chihuly Garden and Glass, the Space Needle, and the Museum of Pop Culture, among others, are sure to give their attendees something spectacular.
10 Best Practices to Make LGBTQ+ Attendees Feel Welcome
By following a few simple recommendations, you can ensure that LGBTQ+ attendees feel at ease throughout their entire event experience.
News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas
Looking for ways to do your job better — or for the latest trends in the world of work? Here’s a roundup of career-related stories selected by the editors of Convene.