CEM Spotlight on Abdulkarim Althumayri, CEM

by | Feb 5, 2026 | Uncategorized

Abdulkarim Althumayri, CLMP, CEM is a senior loyalty, partnerships and events professional with more than 10 years of experience in Saudi Arabia’s entertainment sector. Currently serving as the Events Manager for Saudi Entertainment Ventures, he has led major cinema...
Rocco LaForgia | PCMA Member Spotlight

Rocco LaForgia | PCMA Member Spotlight

by | Feb 4, 2026 | Uncategorized

Get to know PCMA Member Rocco LaForgia, Director of Sales Worldwide Accounts, Hilton Worldwide Sales What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? As I was entering the industry, I had heard from numerous colleagues that PCMA was THE place to be. The...
People on the Move

People on the Move

by | Feb 4, 2026 | Uncategorized

Bob JamesonVisit Fort Worth President and CEO Bob Jameson has announced that he will retire on April 30 after 13 years at the destination management organization. His legacy includes the development of the Fort Worth Sports Commission, the Hear Fort Worth music...
Makenzie Brown

Makenzie Brown

by | Feb 4, 2026 | Uncategorized

PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2026 member Makenzie Brown, international association sales manager at the Scottish Event Campus, was floored by the sheer size of the events industry....

Report: Associations Struggling With Member Engagement

by | Feb 3, 2026 | Uncategorized

Growthzone’s annual benchmarking report suggests that that leaders can do more to regain lapsed members and speed renewals. A new survey of association leaders found that many groups are lax about pursuing renewal and engagement strategies for current and lapsed...