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Jake Hatch Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, Virginia, is welcoming back Jake Hatch as its new Director of Sales and Marketing. A seasoned hospitality executive, Hatch brings a wealth of industry experience and a proven track record of success. Hatch originally joined...
3 Ways Event Strategists Can Use LinkedIn to Stand Out in the Job Market
A career coach shares how to build your LinkedIn presence into something greater than an online resume. The initial findings from Convene’s forthcoming 2025 Salary Survey show that while only around 15 percent of meeting planner respondents are actively job hunting,...
Leading With Courage: Lessons From “The Exchange: A Women’s Leadership Experience”
In an era where authenticity and vulnerability are being recognized as strengths in leadership, ASAE’s June 2025 day-long gathering, “The Exchange: A Women’s Leadership Experience,” offered a powerful reminder that courage, mental resilience, and self-preservation are...
Stop Treating RFPs Like Shopping Lists and More Like the Secret to Building Highly Successful Partnerships
The Request for Proposal (RFP) process has evolved far beyond its traditional role as a simple procurement checklist. Today’s most successful exhibition and event organizers are discovering that a well-crafted RFP serves as a strategic roadmap that can fundamentally...
Summer in the City: Big Meetings Meet Big Flavor in Des Moines
Des Moines’ skyline is a striking mix of innovation and heartland hospitality. If your summer meeting plans could use a side of unforgettable flavor, set your sights on Des Moines, Iowa—a surprising culinary hub in the heart of the Midwest. With over 1,000 locally...
Cleveland’s Great Outdoors: A Hidden Gem for Summer Events
Vibrant, walkable, and unexpectedly green—Cleveland is a summer meetings destination you’ll love. As the summer season approaches, savvy event planners are discovering a surprising and refreshing destination: Cleveland, Ohio. Nestled on the southern shore of Lake...
