Meeting Professionals International released the 2016 Winter Edition of its Meetings Outlook survey, and for the first time safety and security showed a strong emergence. According to the survey, 44 percent of industry professionals anticipate changes to the meeting and event industry

After a big accomplishment, appreciation and adulation are not only well received, they are well deserved. From December 2014 to November 2015, experienced venue professionals were matched with individuals seeking to enhance their industry knowledge. Each pair then created a unique pr

Curbed published a wonderful article today written by Patrick Sisson titled “Introducing the Stadium of the Future, Where Technology is King.” It’s a long read that offers several choice quotes. Here are few to tease you: “Since technology has made it so easy f

It is a privilege and an honor to serve this association in my new capacity as interim president and CEO. Please know I admire and greatly respect the passion IAVM members have for this industry. My promise to you is that I, and your talented staff team, will meet this latest challeng

Sympathy is often considered a weakness in business, but new research by Laura Kray, a professor in the Haas Management of Organizations Group at University of California, Berkeley, proves otherwise. “Sympathy is an emotion that corresponds with good will,” Kray said. “In negotiations