A partnership born out of a long-term friendship is how ASAE President and CEO Michelle Mason described the agreement to work together with the association for destinations announced at Destinations International’s Sales and Services Summit in Washington, D.C., during Business Events Industry Week. The plan was to leverage the strengths of two industry associations in the areas of security, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Mason met Destinations International CEO Don Welsh when he was CEO of Choose Chicago and she was president and CEO of Association Forum a decade ago. All these yea ..read more

#TheEventProfessionalsJourney is a laudable one GMID 2024 successfully closed out its eighth year as an international celebration. This year’s theme, #TheEventProfessionalsJourney, honored the resilience and innovation demonstrated on a daily basis by event professionals. To drive home just how impactful the meetings and events industry is, in 2023 the industry generated $119 billion in travel spending and supported of nearly 600,000 American jobs. That’s worth a day of celebration. MPI 12-Hour Marathon Celebration MPI aired this year’s sixth-annual Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) 12-hour ..read more

Collin Thornton Collin Thornton, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island appoints Thornton as director of food & beverage. Throughout his 18 years in the food and beverage industry, Thornton has worked with some of the world’s leading luxury hospitality brands. Most recently, he served as the regional director of food and beverage at Big Cedar Lodge, Bass Pro Shops in Branson, Missouri, where he managed 19 food and beverage centers with 650 employees. Leonard Ventura Leonard Ventura, Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook Ventura takes on the role of executive chef at Hyatt Lodge Oa ..read more

Harrah’s Las Vegas, a well-established landmark on the bustling Las Vegas Strip, has recently undergone a remarkable transformation worth over $200 million. The extensive renovation encompasses 2,442 redesigned guest rooms, a complete overhaul of the lobby and casino floor, as well as the introduction of new dining options and more. Its prime location on The Strip, coupled with these recent updates, positions Harrah’s as an ideal choice for event planners booking in Las Vegas. Accommodations The renovated guest rooms showcase vibrant purple and blue tones that harmonize with cream-colored déc ..read more

Meeting professionals hold the reigns on an economic engine that drives more than $1 trillion in direct spending globally. It is time to act like it. In-person events are the single most effective tool for advancing scientific and medical breakthroughs in addition to boosting human understanding and connectivity. We create an outsized GDP and jobs-for-the-investment made in the sector. That is an undeniable value proposition. In a world that is moving faster than ever, with planning windows in some cases shrinking to weeks even for the largest programs, it is inexcusable that the wait for a vi ..read more

Hotel del Coronado continues its legacy as a premier destination for meetings and events with a renewed focus on personalized, boutique meeting experiences with the launch of its new “Plan With Ease: Boutique Meetings” program. Renowned for its grand events, The Del is extending its expertise by creating a new experience focused on small meetings set in unique and non-traditional settings, including The Del’s luxurious cottage and villa-style accommodations, Shore House and Beach Village. The Plan With Ease: Boutique Meetings program provides access to a variety of venues and curated activiti ..read more

Hotel del Coronado continues its legacy as a premier destination for meetings and events with a renewed focus on personalized, boutique meeting experiences with the launch of its new “Plan With Ease: Boutique Meetings” program. Renowned for its grand events, The Del is extending its expertise by creating a new experience focused on small meetings set in unique and non-traditional settings, including The Del’s luxurious cottage and villa-style accommodations, Shore House and Beach Village. The Plan With Ease: Boutique Meetings program provides access to a variety of venues and curated activiti ..read more

Brand new meeting spaces around the world Seeking inspiration for your next international meeting or incentive? Look no further! Whether you’re headed off to take in the great skyscrapers of Dubai, relax by the ocean in Cabo San Lucas or wander amongst Oxford’s iconic streets, there’s a new and renovated hotel perfect for an awe-inspiring international gathering waiting for you. Elevated Living A guest room at The Lana, Dorchester Collection Dorchester Collection debuts its tenth hotel and first Middle East location with The Lana in Dubai. Texture and intricate details make for a sophisticated ..read more

Three Reasons why Mohegan Sun is a smart choice in these times of escalating costs to Host Meetings, Conventions & Expos   Offering 275,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, Mohegan Sun has the venue and the convenience to ensure your next event’s success. Featuring two distinct convention centers offering traditional convention ballroom space, a 125,000 square-foot column-free expo hall, 35 breakout rooms and state-of-the-art boardroom, to outdoor patios, private dining experiences, professional event services and luxurious hotel rooms, our venue options can be combined to give y ..read more

As American makes it easier to travel with pets, what will this mean for passengers? The next time you’re on an American Airlines flight, don’t be surprised if things look a little, well, furrier. American recently updated its pet policy, which could serve as encouragement to travelers—specifically, those who normally leave their small friends at home or try to pass them as support animals—to bring them along. Larry Yu, professor of hospitality management at the School of Business at George Washington University, believes there are two reasons for this change. The first has to do with customer ..read more