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What Does Your Body Language Say When You Negotiate?
Forget the title on your business card. The real indication of your status at the bargaining table has more to do with the way you carry yourself.
People On The Move
Your colleagues are on the move. Find out who is going where.
Sam Rogers Named Interim President and CEO of VisitNorfolk
The VisitNorfolk Board of Directors named Sam Rogers as interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 8, 2018.
Getting a Head Start
Culture Matters podcaster Chris Smit listens to stories about destinations he’s traveling to while en route to help him get acclimated to — and demonstrate an interest in — his host country.
Amelia Roziman Takes 40 Winks
Sarawak Convention Bureau’s COO counts on the virtues of sleep to stay sharp — and a special wallet to put her mind at ease.
Kitty Wong Is in Search of New Blood
For Business Events Sydney’s chief executive, the real benefit of conferences is always top of mind.
Washington D.C. Draws New Citywide Conferences in 2018
The knowledge hub is attracting more than 20 citywide conventions and special events, many coming to D.C. for the first time.
Convene TV: Is “Festivalization” the Next Big Thing in Live Events?
What new trend will revolutionize attendee engagement? Michael Dominguez, senior vice president and chief sales officer for MGM Resorts International discusses talks about ‘festivalization’ in live events, and the rewards
Business Travel: Do You Connect or Disconnect in the Air?
We asked three PCMA staffers whether they log in or log off on flights — and we’d love to hear how you spend your travel time.
Heart-to-Heart With Visit Anaheim and the AHA
Visit Anaheim’s partnership with the American Heart Association, the “Heart-to-Heart” campaign, gives lifesaving training and tools to local schools.
DEI Spotlight: Spotlight: Sina Bünte, DES
When this Amsterdam, Netherlands–based events manager for the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) — and member of the 2018 class of PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties — was recently interviewed by Convene, she said she wanted “to be an expert in the latest technology trends that can be used for events in order to keep on reinventing.” Which would explain why she pursued her DES.
Emerging Event-Tech Trends to Watch
Robots, wearable devices, and augmented-reality technology are changing the face of events.