Hawaii Governor Josh Green reopened fire-stricken West Maui this weekend although some locals say the grieving community is not ready.
Skift Meetings Forum Video: How DMOs Transform Events Into Innovation Incubators
In this video from the Skift Meetings Forum 2023, we hear from Lorne Edwards, chief sales officer for Visit Phoenix, about the evolving role of destination marketing organizations (DMOs) in connecting growth industry sectors and research expertise to event organizers, in turn uplifting the local community and driving global innovation.
D.C. Recognized for Innovative Approach to DEI
D.C. is celebrating receiving the GDS-Movement Innovation Award for its DEI Fellowship program. Despite the win, it's clear that the U.S. lags behind other parts of the world regarding destination sustainability.
Skift Meetings Forum Video: Working With DMOs To Host Sustainable Meetings & Events
In this video from the Skift Meetings Forum 2023, we hear from senior vice president of convention sales and strategies at New Orleans & Company, Stephanie Turner, and chief commercial officer of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Tim Hemphill, about the role destination marketing organizations (DMOs) have to play in helping event planners meet their sustainability goals.
How Polarization is Impacting Business Events
Destination leaders from Orlando, Baltimore, and New Orleans sat down to discuss the challenges of attracting events in the face of a polarizing political atmosphere and how to ignite change through education and positive conversation.
Top 30 Convention Centers Ranked: Vegas Takes Top Spot
A ranking of the top 30 convention centers across the U.S. was recently released by the Wall Street Journal placing three Las Vegas facilities in the top 10 with high scores based on overall space, amenities and convenience. But how did they measure up on a practical level for groups and meetings?