by Aidan | Jul 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Artrice McNeil The San Diego Tourism Authority has added Artrice McNeil as a national sales director focused on citywide group business from the Washington, D.C. market. She brings almost 20 years of experience in travel and tourism sales, most recently serving as...
by Aidan | Jul 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Across the meetings industry organizations are finding ways to follow through on DEI while not calling attention to it. We approached this issue’s cover and CMP Series story as an extension of our focus in the June issue on how the business events industry is moving...
by Aidan | Jul 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Poornima Luthra said that she sees the current moment as “a pivot point for companies and for us as DEI practitioners to really hold a mirror up to ourselves and say, ‘Are we actually doing what [we need to do] for the long-term, sustainable, systemic, and cultural...
by Aidan | Jul 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Editorial Note: Originally published in the July 2025 issue of Trade Show Executive magazine. As I reflect on the state of our industry midway through 2025, I am struck by a powerful realization: what we do matters more than ever in today’s increasingly fragmented...
by Aidan | Jul 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Planning an event involves an intricate mix of creativity, coordination, and control, but even seasoned professionals fall prey to common event planning mistakes. From underestimating budgets to poor communication...