The Annual Partner Meeting (APM), one of ConferenceDirect’s annual signature partner and associate events, recently posted record associate attendance in Philadelphia.

Planning a meeting Salt Lake City? Attending an event or exhibiting at Salt Palace Convention Center? We’ve got the ultimate planning guide. 

After searching for more than one year for a permanent replacement, Choose Chicago has tapped Kristen Reynolds, who has served as Discover Long Island President and CEO since 2015, as its new president and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 5.

Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), celebrated annually in April, is one day of the year where meeting and event professionals around the world step out from behind the scenes to celebrate the importance of their work.  

CMOs and companies are increasingly recognizing the power of an event-led growth (ELG) strategy in driving business success, according to the compelling findings of “An Outlook on Events in 2025” report recently published by Cvent-owned event marketing technology company Splash.

With rising demand for memorable and unique experiences, all-inclusive resorts are fast becoming a top choice for corporate meetings, incentive trips, and brand activations. In March, Corporate Event News went on location in Mexico to tour three standout Hilton all-inclusive properties—each offering a unique blend of elevated hospitality, versatile meeting space, and the kind of amenities today’s attendees (and planners) expect. 

According to the Events Industry Council (EIC), event sustainability means taking action towards preserving our natural environment; promoting a healthy, inclusive society, and supporting a thriving economy. For most events, this usually translates into cutting back energy and water usage and reducing waste. But some event organizers are going the extra mile to make a difference by launching initiatives such as using algae as ink or offering onsite sustainability tours. 

Three major U.S. convention centers announced event space expansions, new environmental practices, and enhanced tech capabilities recently.  

The allure of all-inclusive resorts can often seem dreamy and distant, but more corporate events are discovering the appeal for business.

Since February, event industry suppliers across the country have been welcoming new leadership, growing their teams, as well as saying goodbye to industry veterans who are moving on to new ventures.