Legal headaches for conference planners don’t start and end with attrition and force majeure. Industry attorney Joshua Grimes is eager to address some of the newest and most challenging questions.
For planners concerned about how strikes in Los Angeles or elsewhere could affect them, here’s some advice on negotiating stronger force majeure clauses.
Linda McNairy, global vice president–strategic meetings at American Express Global Business Travel, gets the nod as a Changemaker for turning the North American annual customer meeting on its head.
Julie Pazina, national director of sales at Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services, is bringing a meetings industry perspective to her other job: Nevada State Senator for District 12.
15 meeting professionals who exemplify the diverse and dynamic nature of the meetings and conventions industry, and demonstrate exceptional leadership in action.
GBTA/Cvent survey respondents, the majority of whom have some meeting responsibilities, cite moderate pay raises in 2023 as well as high job satisfaction—but also an inclination towards finding a similar role in another organization.
