The 2019 Collision conference quietly linked venture capitalists to fin-tech startups, A.I. companies, and data scientists in one overarching theme — using their technology to fix the world. (Digital Trends)
Hyatt has launched a new lifestyle division, encompassing both its existing Hyatt Centric brand and those formerly of Two Roads Hospitality, which the company acquired in December. (Skift)
The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) has named Leigh Bochicchio its new executive director. Bochicchio has been serving as president of ACTE's board of directors. (Cvent)
Eventcore's David Beckett discusses the latest trends and the technologies shaping the event registration world and how they might impact your next meeting. (TSNN)
A growing numbers of consumers are looking to fill their glasses with something other than alcohol — a category being dubbed "sober curious." Are you making sure you can slake their thirst at your own events? (pcma)
If you get this right, everyone will be willing to work with you. (Inc.)
While it has been a banner decade for meetings, concern about the industry's future was common in discussion, particularly in the areas of sustainability and the health of group bookings overall. (Skift)
The 2019 Global Business Events Executive of the Year award, presented during the IMEX Gala Dinner in Frankfurt, went to Carola van der Hoeff, COO and Congress Director at International Pharmaceutical Federation. (pcma)
After a yes vote from convention officials, construction on Boring Co. tunnels is set to start in September and finish by the end of next year. (CNET)
One of the most lucrative streams of revenue for the hotel industry could now be at risk of drying up. (Yahoo Finance)
The plan would demolish the above-ground portion McCormick Place's oldest building, and replace the lost convention space with a new building that would give the center a tighter footprint. (Chicago Sun Times)
A plan to rebuild and expand the Austin Convention Center might be back on the table after gaining renewed City Council support. (Curbed Austin)