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Reno Tahoe: Planning Without the Friction
From an easily-navigable airport to one of the country’s one of the country’s most iconic lakes, this Sierra Nevada destination gives planners the infrastructure and inspiration to think bigger. Meeting planners have a word for destinations that deliver without...
Fred Dixon Departs Brand USA to Lead NYC Tourism + Conventions
NYC Tourism + Conventions has appointed Fred Dixon as president and CEO, marking a return to the organization he previously led for a decade. Dixon will begin the role Dec. 1 after concluding his tenure as president and CEO of Brand USA, where he has overseen efforts...
Jamie Murdock to Lead FICP
Following a national executive search led by the organization’s Search Committee and Board of Directors, Jamie Murdock has been named president of Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP). Most recently, Murdock served as managing vice president of...
Toronto Goes All In on Meeting Planner and Attendee Ease
From convenient flight options to walkable neighborhoods, Canada’s largest city removes the friction that usually slows event planning down. When it comes to hosting meetings and events, Toronto goes all in, 100 percent of the time. With more than half its population...
Reports: Gaps Remain in AI Execution
A pair of C-suite surveys reveal concerns about inaccuracies, prompted by shortcomings in data governance. A new survey of CEOs and risk professionals finds that the increased use of AI has introduced inaccuracies into reporting, including cases where errors have...
People on the Move
Veronica CastroDestination El Paso has named Veronica Castro as executive director of Visit El Paso after her more than two decades of leadership within the city’s tourism industry. She most recently served as director of tourism development & strategic alliances...
