As vice president and deputy general counsel at event management giant Maritz for the past seven years, Jill Blood has had a front-row seat on industry contracting trends. And one trend that has ...

While there’s evidence supporting that strategy, there’s little appetite for abandoning national meetings, says one sustainability expert. There is, however, a simpler way to cut emissions for ...

A major renovation is transforming the historic Illinois Building on Indianapolis’s landmark Monument Circle into a luxury hotel.

“Whether it's driving leads, accelerating deals, or supporting customer retention, when it comes to networking events, measuring success means that you must look at both the immediate business ...

In Reston, Va., a dual-branded property will open in January at Reston Town Center, a mixed-use development with 30 restaurants, 50 retailers, and a stop on the Silver Line Metro. A 10-minute subway ...

The 13th edition of IMEX America is a wrap. The booths and signage have come down at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, and the 15,500 participants, including more than 5,500 buyers, have headed home. Now ...

Whether you’re attending IMEX America this week or not, here’s some contrary advice for powerful networking: It’s not all about you.

Renaissance Orlando Resort and Spa announced the completion of a $25 million renovation that updated the lobby, refreshed all 394 guest rooms and the spa, and added a 5,000-square-foot outdoor terrace ...

Set on the northeastern coast of Puerto Rico less than 5 miles from the El Yunque Rainforest, the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach & Golf Resort is in the midst of a full-property refresh that ...

In general, attendees go to conferences based on content, potential contacts, and convenience, not the attributes of the host convention center. However, the conference experience, which is strongly ...

Derrick Johnson, director of conventions & events for NMA, discusses how the annual-meeting experience is enhanced by engaging attendees' spouses as well as the host city's residents.

The two co-located conferences that comprise the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s annual meeting deliver plenty of celebration along with learning and networking, and the audience just keeps ...