by Aidan | May 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE If you’re a senior executive navigating today’s unpredictable business environment, you already know that planning ahead requires more than instinct – it requires data. That’s exactly what IAEE’s...
by Aidan | May 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
Here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast this week. Article: Coming to the Table: How the Events Industry Is Tackling Food Waste Preventable food waste and high food costs are a combination that no budget-challenged event professional wants on their plate. But...
by Aidan | May 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Lisa ShanahanLouisville Tourism has hired Lisa Shanahan as its new director of midwest sales. She has more than 15 years of experience in the events industry, most recently as the director of Chicago regional sales at Destination Cleveland. In her new role, Shanahan...
by Aidan | May 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Editorial Note: Originally published in the May 2026 issue of Trade Show Executive magazine. I’ve been a part of this industry long enough to know that when we show up together, things happen. When the trade show community speaks with a unified voice, policymakers...
by Aidan | May 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Iran war and rise in fuel costs have prompted travel leaders to pull back on plans, according to the Global Business Travel Association. International conflicts and economic challenges are leaving meeting professions more pessimistic, according to a new report....