Places & Spaces
‘Tricky Times’ for Two Convention Centers
How two CVBs — Visit Cincy and Visit Savannah — are managing group business during the transitionary period when their convention centers’ renovation projects are underway.
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.
Where the Top Conventions Meet
Simpleview and Destinations International have published a new report that analyzes where and when the top 250 rotating conventions in 2023 have met or will meet, based on the MINT+ database, a shared repository of information on organizations and their meetings and events.
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?
What Makes Destinations Lovable?
During Resonance Consultancy’s digital WRLDCTY Summit 02 held in April, CEO Chris Fair spoke about how destinations can invest in making their cities a lot more attractive to both residents and visitors alike.
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.
Overcoming Obstacles at Mexico City’s Centro Citibanamex
Toni Gamez, the executive director at one of the largest convention facilities in Latin America, talks about the talent shortage and offers her best piece of advice for those considering a career in the business events industry.
Visual Arts — and Much More — Draw Thousands to Art Basel 2022
Art Basel returned to its June schedule for the first time since 2020, attracting 70,000 attendees to Messe Basel. The fair showed support for Ukraine by collaborating on special events in the city, and offered its first-ever night of music and other live performances.