An association recently lost its big-name keynoter with only hours to spare. Here’s that tale of near-disaster plus key steps for having a back-up plan in place.

8 news briefs for the busy meeting professional, including Marriott’s new Spotnana-aligned tool, a big Maritz deal, Dave Dubois’ departure, LACC’s green light, and more.

As events chief for the Risk and Insurance Management Society, Stuart Ruff-Lyon is always focused on participant safety and security. But when an unexpected issue arose in 2023, new lessons were learned and applied to the 2024 show.

A 1,000-room Omni will be the long-awaited addition to the Morial Convention Center’s nearby hotel offerings.

In advance of the May 30 Legislative Action Day in Washington, organized by Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance, learn more about a huge hurdle for U.S. events looking to drive international attendance.

A new Freeman Trends Report profiles four types of exhibitors based on their primary objective for attending the event.