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Acknowledging Indigenous Peoples in a Purposeful Way
As the practice of including land acknowledgements at events grows around the world, so do calls to tie that recognition to meaningful change.
Visit Seattle’s Tom Norwalk Looks Back and Ahead
Visit Seattle’s president and CEO spoke with Convene shortly after he announced his retirement about his early days in the hospitality industry, how he never thought he would want to work for a CVB, and what he is most looking forward to — in his home city and in his retirement.
DMOs Take on an Expanded Role
The pandemic has given CVBs a fresh opportunity to partner with economic development agencies to benefit their destinations in the short- and long-term.
How Our Relationship with Public Spaces Changed During the Pandemic
Indoor and outdoor public spaces have become only more valuable to us after the pandemic — and flexibility in both environments has become more critical. Two experts share why.
More Contactless Technology in Hospitality — But More Social Interaction
Three hospitality executives share short- and long-term views of what is happening next for hotels.
Meetings and Your Brain: How Physical Spaces Change How We Pay Attention
Changes in physical space, not just ideas or images, help determine how much attention our brains pay to new information.
On Site in Baltimore, Where Past and Present Meet
Ahead of Destinations International’s annual conference in July, Convene Managing Editor Jennifer N. Dienst participated in a media trip, walking where American history took place and learning how to pick crabs like a local.
DMO Launches Comic Series Via Streaming Services
‘Life’s Rewards,’ an eight-episode comedy program co-produced by the St. Petersburg/Clearwater DMO, gives the destination major screen time — and provides a case-study example of a new CVB business model spurred by the pandemic.
Add Air Quality to Your Event Site-Selection Checklist
Paying attention to a building’s ventilation system is important in managing the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to experts.
Why Air Quality Must Be Part of Venues’ Hygiene Protocol
The emphasis on cleaning and disinfecting venues in the age of COVID-19 is missing a larger point: Reliably healthy and safe environments depend on clean air and a more holistic approach.
Four Battered Hotel Chains Still Make Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For List
Despite a year like none other for the hospitality industry, Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, and Kimpton were ranked in the top 17 percent of the annual 100 Best Companies to Work For List.
Virtual ‘Field Trips’ to Bring City to Meetings’ Participants
Two online events are making Richmond, Virginia, central to their education — and diversity and inclusion — programs.