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Why New Orleans Is Built to Host
With an unparalleled meetings infrastructure and a vibrant, multicultural identity rooted in centuries of tradition, New Orleans transforms meetings into immersive, memorable experiences. New Orleans is a destination where world-class infrastructure meets...
Meeting the Moment in Tampa Bay
The 2025 Association of Zoos & Aquariums Annual Conference in Tampa contributed to coastal restoration by helping remove CO₂ from the atmosphere. No matter the group size or purpose of an event, meetings have the potential to make a lasting impression on attendees...
Redefining the Meetings Experience in the Heart of Miami Beach
The forthcoming 800-room Grand Hyatt Miami Beach will include 52 luxury suites with views of Miami Beach and four floors of dedicated meeting and ballroom space. When Convening Leaders 2027 kicks off at the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC), the city’s landscape is...
Why Austin Should Be Your Next Meetings Destination
The Austin Convention Center expansion will increase rentable space to 620,000 square feet from the old building’s 365,000 square feet. Photo courtesy Austin Convention Center. Austin is known for pushing boundaries and that includes rethinking the kinds of...
CEM Spotlight on Zahra Alawami, CEM
Zahra Alawami is a Certified Exhibition Management® (CEM) professional and experienced visual designer with more than four years of experience in the construction and industrial sectors. She specializes in creating strategic visual communication, managing brand...
Trevor Sookraj | PCMA Member Spotlight
Get to know PCMA Member Trevor Sookraj, President, Crystal Events What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? I was looking to meet like-minded individuals in the events industry so we can have real conversations about our work. This means both WHAT we did...
