Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Convene Article: Science Conferences Bucking the Trend Record attendance at two major global scientific conferences — despite domestic funding cuts and travel headaches for international attendees — demonstrates the...

The vibrant, rapidly growing South Bend and Mishawaka make for a meeting planner’s ideal destination. As the fall conference season kicks into high gear, South Bend Mishawaka is giving planners plenty of reasons to put this Midwest destination on their short list....

Kasey L. SummervilleThe Visit Albany Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Kasey L. Summerville, CDME, as president and chief executive officer. She was previously announced as the sole finalist and brings more than 20 years of experience in destination...

A simple mindfulness practice can strengthen intention, curiosity, and empathy. Between “The Great Lock In” (the social-media trend encouraging participants to focus intensely on their goals in the last four months of the year), the never-ending parade of sessions...

Toronto has access to 200 global destinations in 55 countries; over 135 million people live within a 90-minute flight from Toronto. The American Bar Association, the American Academy of Periodontology, and Airports Council International serve unique audiences, but...