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...
The Heartbeat of the Show Floor

The Heartbeat of the Show Floor

by | May 4, 2026 | Uncategorized

Engagement is the heartbeat of every successful show floor, and today’s tools are redefining how organizers connect attendees and exhibitors. The IAEE Event Tech Demo Day on 19 May puts a spotlight on the technologies and tactics that transform booths and floor plans...

A Cure for Cross-Functional Chaos

by | May 1, 2026 | Uncategorized

Having different departments work together can get messy. The fix requires a leader’s attention to the disconnects. Organizations are asked to do a lot of cross-functional work, and for good reason. At associations, the meetings department inevitably touches on what...