Podcast

Scott Beck has his work cut out as the new president and CEO of the San Francisco Travel Association. The city still hasn’t rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, and a negative perception prevails, but Beck says he is up for the challenge.

Thuy Diep, senior meeting planner at CWT Meetings & Events, is all about pushing the boundaries of designing memorable experiences that alter participant behaviors. She makes the most of her…

Simon Thewlis, managing director of Event Pty, discusses the challenges faced by the events sector despite its contributions to society and the economy.

Kelly Cavers, chief sales officer for The Palm Beaches, in a conversation about genuine hospitality, welcoming environments and the magic of what happens between the sessions.

Daphne Hoppenot, founder of The Vendry, discusses the ins and outs of building a buzzing online community for event professionals alongside the company's core venue and vendor-sourcing platform.

When Nashville fully embraced its musical roots, it solidified its brand and distinguished itself from other destinations. Now, the city is reaping the tremendous benefits of that decision.

Peggy Williams-Smith is thrilled to host the Republican National Convention next year and showcase how Milwaukee can host large-scale events.

Calculating the ROI of in-person events can be hard. Stova's chief marketing officer Anush Alexander recommends looking at events holistically and exploring how they connect.

Creating, fostering, and developing an engaging community is a dedicated process that requires time, effort, leadership, and intentional event design. 

The importance of company culture continues to grow, even more so when you are in the process of integrating multiple entities with their own cultures into one brand.