Cybersecurity Conference Delays U.S. Launch, Citing Uncertain Political Climate
InCyber Forum’s postponement shows how political volatility is driving global conferences to rethink U.S. expansion plans.
Andrea has been covering meetings, events, and trade shows for more than three decades. She is the proud recipient of many journalism awards, the most recent of which was a story featuring Ron Walden, Reed Exhibitions USA’s first Global Executive Sponsor for Race. She received a B.A. from New York University, majoring in English and journalism. She kicks off every summer by participating in the Spring Lake Five Mile run and spends many weekends “down the shore” enjoying Asbury Park’s dynamic music scene.
Yoga, Vegan Menus: Events Get a Wellness Makeover
Wellness at meetings has evolved from a perk into an intentional business strategy, making them more productive for both the organizer and the attendees.
Canadians Won’t Come to Your Conference? Try Hosting Two
Canadians balked at attending the NASSS’s conference in Seattle. The fix: add one in Vancouver as well as a virtual option.
Accor Selects MeetingPackage for Real-Time Bookings
With the aim of transforming the standard 48-hour meetings business turnaround into real-time responses, Accor is partnering with MeetingPackage to automate group bookings and meeting space reservations.
In a World of Uncertainty, Contracts Are Event Planners’ First Line of Defense
Event organizers can’t control global crises, but they can control their contracts, which are now a critical first line of defense.
Miami Beach Convention Center Getting its First Connected Hotel
A hotel connected to its convention center is Miami Beach’s missing piece as a complete meeting destination. A new 800-room Grand Hyatt is in the works to fill that need.
Gaylord Bets $1.3 Billion on West Coast Meetings With New Pacific Resort
The long-awaited Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center has officially opened. It's a high-stakes investment in California’s competitive meetings market amid economic uncertainty.
The China Tariffs Were Crushing Global Events — 90-Day Truce Offers Relief
The U.S.–China tariff rollback is welcome news for the industry, but it doesn’t erase uncertainty.
Event Cancellations Surge, but Planners Want Hotels to Pay Up
As cancellations mount and commissions disappear, planners are calling for hotels to share the burden and rethink outdated contracts.
From Boston to Tulsa: High Costs Push Meetings to Smaller Cities
The rising cost of meetings is prompting planners to reconsider where they hold them. Lower hotel rates and reduced service fees in smaller cities are shifting the conversation away from traditional tier-one destinations.