Pittsburgh: A Midsize City Offers Outsize Potential

Once defined by steel, Pittsburgh now offers business travelers a rare mix of affordability, walkability, and metropolitan energy—without the big-city stress.  In the 25-plus years he’s lived in Pittsburgh, Aaron Sukenik, vice president of district development for the...
People on the Move

People on the Move

Sharon HoughtonDestinations International has appointed Sharon Houghton as chief revenue officer. In this role she will lead revenue-focused strategies across DI’s products and tools portfolio and partnerships to drive member value and long-term financial...
Anasthassia Bohne-Gattesco

Anasthassia Bohne-Gattesco

PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2026 member Anasthassia Bohne-Gattesco, sales manager at Messe München, knows the value of what she has absorbed from living and working in different...

10 Best Cvent Alternatives and Competitors in 2026

10 Best Cvent Alternatives and Competitors in 2026 As in-person events return to full scale in 2026, more organizers are actively exploring Cvent alternatives and Cvent competitors, not because Cvent stopped working, but because the way events are executed has...

Financial Group Launches AI Hub

As more industry-specific tools flood the market, the Financial Planning Association has partnered with an expert for updated guidance.  An association of finance professionals has launched a hub for training around generative AI, based on a year-long partnership with...