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How to Score Those Sweet Paid Speaking Gigs Like a Boss

Are you tired of talking to your cat about your passion for public speaking? Do you dream of standing in front of a crowd, captivating them with your words, and getting paid big bucks for it? Well, my friend, you're in luck. In this article, I'm going to show you how...

How to Manage Meetings Chaos

Attendees are more demanding than ever. Some straight talk, and a willingness to listen, can help. Such things are difficult to measure, but this is probably the most challenging time to be an association meetings professional in recent memory. Venues have fractured...

Inspire Success with Luxury at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

A grand welcome awaits your attendees when they gather in the luxurious setting of World Equestrian Center – Ocala. When planning an incentive travel experience, an ordinary destination simply won’t do. Luxury accommodations, exciting experiences, and exceptional...

Detroit: Own the City in a Meetings Destination Built for Exclusivity and Scale

With a unique dual-convention-center advantage—offering both urban waterfront appeal and northwest suburban convenience—Detroit is a versatile, scalable, and uniquely personal meetings destination. For those seeking flexibility, accessibility, and the ability to...
Lakshmee Lachhman-Persad | PCMA Member Spotlight

Lakshmee Lachhman-Persad | PCMA Member Spotlight

Get to know PCMA Member Lakshmee Lachhman-Persad, President & CEO, Accessible Travel NYC What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? I was first invited by long-standing member Stacey Courtney, Assistant Director of Convention and Events at Modern...

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Advocacy Matters More Than Ever

Editorial Note: Originally published in the April 2025 issue of Trade Show Executive magazine. In thinking about this year’s ECA Legislative Action Day, the thought struck me that the trade show industry has never been more visible to policymakers in Washington, D.C....

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People on the Move

People on the Move

Recent announcements about career changes include: Ashley Auman The Raleigh Convention Center, as part of Raleigh’s complex of venues, has announced the promotion of Ashley Auman, CEM-AP, to Director of Sales. A 15-year sales veteran, Auman will take over the...

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