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.
Wildfire Smoke Disrupts Events
Planners know they must expect the unexpected, but the smog caused by Canada's wildfires that blanketed the East Coast over the past week surprised most. Flights were delayed, and outdoor activities canceled, leaving many to ask what's next.