Four out of five event professionals report that their roles have become more stressful today than before the pandemic. Plus, they are not being supported.

The Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix was the biggest event in the history of Las Vegas. What does this mean for groups?

Iceland has experienced more than 2,000 mini-earthquakes with a volcano close to erupting on the Reykjanes Peninsula. Meetings and conferences in the country have yet to be impacted.

Since joining Maritz Global Events in 2017, Jill Blood has tackled everything from international privacy laws to the legality of renting blimps. Blood's artful navigation of the legal middle ground is as thrilling as it is crucial.

Hospitals, vaccination sites, now overflow shelter sites. That is a possibility for some convention centers as cities struggle to provide housing for incoming migrants and asylum seekers.

Most panels are a waste of time. A shame, as they can be highly productive when planned with intent. 

This year, more anti-LGBTQ bills are brewing in the U.S. than ever before. While boycotting may seem morally logical, new LGBTQ+ meetings and hospitality association Global Diversity Alliance, encourages planners to seek other alternatives.

U.S. Travel Association is restructuring and, in its wake, has created a new position to increase group travel to the United States. Ishma Haider, director of convention marketing at Visit Orlando, will assume this new role.

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events has its first permanent woman president and CEO in its 95-year history.

MGM, Caesars and Wynn have all reached tentative deals with the unions. The deal comes days before the city welcomes hundreds of thousands of Formula One fans.