Even in lean times, well-executed events can boost revenue and engagement.   When budgets tighten, many organizations are forced to make tough decisions about where to invest. But for associations that rely on engagement, exposure, and growth, one investment continues...

Ed Simon Visit Florida Keys & Key West has appointed Ed Simon as Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer. With more than three decades of expertise in travel and tourism and a deep and powerful network of industry relationships, Simon is poised to further...

Using AI in hiring is increasingly common, and its popularity has created new challenges for employers and job-seekers. On top of facing unprecedented challenges — nearly half of the event organizer respondents to Convene’s recent pulse survey have had to alter their...

The study from McKinley Advisors encourages leaders to look beyond small tweaks and think about holistic changes in terms of audience and revenue. A new report challenges association leaders to expand beyond member-focused adjustments and think more broadly about...

Jo Ann Hoffman Jo Ann Hoffman passed away on June 8 after a short battle with cancer. Hoffman began her career in 1969 in the hotel industry, and went on to excel in association management, golf tournament management, site selection, and event management. She began...