People on the Move

People on the Move

by | 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...

One Voice. One Industry. One Day.

by | 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...

Report: Business Travel Softening Amid Challenges

by | 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....
Gus Martinez | PCMA Member Spotlight

Gus Martinez | PCMA Member Spotlight

by | May 5, 2026 | Uncategorized

Get to know PCMA Member Gus Martinez, Director, Customer Engagement – Hargrove What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? Early on, while working at the hotel level, I heard colleagues consistently speak highly of PCMA, and their enthusiasm sparked my...
Kaitlin Payne, CMP

Kaitlin Payne, CMP

by | May 5, 2026 | Uncategorized

PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2026 member Kaitlin Payne, CMP, meetings and events manager at the National Association of Convenience Stores, knows that when timelines, budgets, and...