Omni Hotels & Resorts Chief Sales Officer Dan Surette talks about how the Dallas-based brand offers a change of pace from other major hotel companies, from its unique ownership model and meetings and events offerings to the new Select Guest Program and dedication to employee growth and retention. Surette also delves into recent and upcoming opening…

A year after taking the reins of Nashville Convention &Visitors Corp (NCVC), 27-year NCVC vet Deana Ivey shares her in-depth Music City expertise and what’s new in the destination. With a new NFL stadium and dreams of hosting a Super Bowl, in addition to phenomenal hotel and event venue growth in the last few years, Music City is hotter than a plat…

And now for something completely different... Association meetings thought-leader KiKi L'Italien, editor-in-chief of Association Chat and VP of marketing and community engagement at Big Red M, has put together what promises to be quite the party bus experience to shuttle ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo attendees from suburban D.C. to the convention in C…

On this episode of Fast Forward, host Logan Pratt interviews Stephen Cutchins, one of the foremost experts on accessibility in the meetings and events industry on what the future of accessibility looks like in the industry and how planners can better incorporate accessibility in their events. Stephen Cutchins joined Cvent in 2022 as senior manager …

Meetings industry veteran Gary Hernbroth, chief motivating officer for Training for Winners and popular business events industry speaker, has co-authored Twist the Familiar, a book detailing the stories of high-achievers and how their journey can create authentic pathways to success. Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson engaged Hernbroth about his new b…

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we break down the commitment of 25' wing Jaylen Harrell, as Providence continues to have a great offseason. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-surette/support

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast, we discuss all that went down in the 2024 NBA Draft, that say the Sacramento Kings taking Devin Carter with the 13th overall pick. We also discuss other Big East notables being drafted and then touch on the recruitment of Jaylen Harrell, who announces his decision July 1st. --- Support this podcast: https://po…

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we breakdown the news that big man Oswin Erhunmwunse will reclassify and join the Friars this season. BOC hits the Crier with some tough questions from our followers and then we hit on other newsworthy items. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-surette/support…

In this episode of the Meetings Today Podcast, Senior Content Director Danielle LeBreck speaks with Arlette Garibay, director of sales for Greater Ontario, California (GOCAL) about the destination's rapidly growing amenities for meetings and events. Sponsored by Greater Ontario, California (GOCAL)By Meetings Today

The Providence Crier Podcast is back after a 2-week hiatus. We use the episode to take care of some house keeping items that occurred since the last episode. We talk recruiting, Devin Carter's draft stock, the Battle 4 Atlantis and some other Big East notes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-surette/support…

On this episode of Fast Forward, host Logan Pratt interviews Dahlia El Gazzar, one of the leading voices in event and marketing technology to find out how planners can and should be utilizing new technologies to better market their events.By Meetings Today

As MPI's 2024 World Education Congress continues in Louisville, Kentucky, Meetings Today's Taylor Smith sat down with Jessie States, vice president of MPI Academy, to discuss all things education, from planning sessions for this year's conference to what's on the horizon for MPI Academy. Curious about what your skill set should include in the futur…

This year's MPI World Education Congress (WEC) is taking place May 20-22 in Louisville, Kentucky. On day two of the event, Meetings Today's Taylor Smith sat down with MPI President and CEO Paul Van Deventer to talk WEC numbers, industry trends, the rise of AI and what's next for MPI.By Meetings Today

In this Meetings Today Podcast for Taylor Smith's "The Z: Planning for the Industry's Next Generation," Smith chats with Mandi Graziano, vice president of global accounts for HPN Global, about the importance of networking in the meetings and events industry, the reality of how awkward it can be and ideas for how to make networking feel more natural…

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we breakdown the massive commitment the Friars received over the weekend in 2025 5-star Jamier Jones. What it means for the program, where Friars turn to next, and how a narrative has been proven false. We then talk about some other newsworthy items across the Big East. --- Support this podcast: https://podcast…

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we got to sit down with PC assistant coach Nate Tomlinson. It was a great chat with him as we chatted about his hoops background, a few of the Friar players, the transfer portal and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-surette/support…

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast BOC & The Crier breakdown a newsworthy week that was with the transfer portal closing May 1st. We discuss the Bryce Hopkins rumors and Kim English's tweet. We wrap by talking recruiting news and the Villanova whistle being alive and well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael…

Zoe Moore, proprietor of Zoe Moore Consultancy, is one of the leading consultants and proponents of DEI, or diversity equity and inclusion, in the meetings and events industry. Having co-chaired MPI's Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Committee and more recently leading Event Leadership Institute’s Event DEI Strategist certification cou…

In this episode of the Meetings Today Podcast, Lorne Edwards, chief sales officer for Visit Phoenix, checks in with Danielle LeBreck about the rapid growth in Phoenix, especially in the technology sector. Learn how this expansion brings big potential for meetings and conventions. *Sponsored by Visit Phoenix…

In this episode of Fast Forward, host Logan Pratt sits down with event technology expert and founder of Endless Events, Will Curran, to find out more about the future of event technology. Curran and Pratt discuss everything from AI to AR and Curran's newest project, leading Bizzabo's wearable event technology brand, Klik.…

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we break down the Friars most recent portal addition Wesley Cardet Jr. We also take a look at what the coaching staff has done to make one of the deepest Friar teams of recent memory. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-surette/support…

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast the Friars landed another portal addition in Georgia G/F Jabri Abdur-Rahim. We discuss what he brings the Friars and where the Friars look to next in the portal. We then discuss some other additions across the Big East as rosters are starting to take shape. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c…

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we talk about the national championship and UConn claiming back-to-back championships. Thats not what we are really here for though, we break down the transfer portal add Christ Essandoko from St Johns. We then look at other players the Friars are taking a look at adding to the roster. --- Support this podcast:…

Late meeting and event registration keeping you up at night with heartburn and night sweats? Don't fret, planner! The later the registration the more ancillary spend an attendee drops at an event. Maritz has released a groundbreaking Registration Insights Report that collected data over three years from 360,000 registrations at 30 tradeshows. Emily…

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we recap what was a newsworthy past week in Friartown. Devin Carter declares, Kim receives an extension, and Friars have their first portal add of 2024. We discuss all that and wrap with some thoughts on Final 4 and Monday night's title game. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mic…

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast the Crier and BOC briefly chat about PC's short stint in the NIT, then discuss the NCAA Tournament's opening weekend. After that we talk about the portal and some of the early names the Friars could be targeting. We wrap up by addressing #thevest and a tweet by Devin Carter. --- Support this podcast: https://po…

In the first ever episode of the Fast Forward podcast, host Logan Pratt sits down with hybrid meetings expert Bill Reed, who shares why meeting planners should still consider planning a hybrid event, and discusses the benefit of incorporating hybrid elements to events even four years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we relive what was a fun week at the Big East Tournament, including the Friars big win over #10 Creighton. Unfortunately, it was all for nothing as Friars ended up not getting selected for the NCAA Tournament. We break down what's wrong with a selection committee that only included 3 Big East teams. --- Support…

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we break down the Friars regular season finale loss to UConn. We then take a look at Big East awards and preview the Big East Tournament that kicks off Wednesday. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-surette/support

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast BOC and the Crier discuss the Friars keeping their at-large hopes alive with a 71-58 victory over Georgetown. We then set up the showdown in Providence Saturday night, as the Friars can punch their ticket to the NCAAT with win over UConn. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael…

Today on the Providence Crier podcast we break down a rough offensive performance in the Friars 71-60 home loss to Villanova. We then take a look at the final week of the season and what the Friars need to do to hear their name called on Selection Sunday. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-surette/support…

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we break down the beat down in Milwaukie. What went wrong in the Friars 91-65 loss to the Golden Eagles? We talk about the bubble. We then look towards the home stretch with a preview of a PC Villanova game that has a lot of implications. We end it discussing Shaka Smart lined up in the corner for 3. --- Suppor…

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast the Crier and BOC preview PC's huge opportunity on the road at Marquette on Wednesday night. We then talk other stories in the Big East and even touch on the court storming debacle. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-surette/support…

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we break down the Friars huge win at Xavier 79-75. Jayden Pierre's huge spurt, Ticket Gaines' mindset, and Oduro battles foul trouble. With no games this weekend we then discuss bubble prospects, Sean Miller's post-game comments and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael…

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we discuss Providence's 81-70 victory over DePaul and avoiding a resume land mine. We talk about the slow start, the poor finish and the Crier details his journey to the AMP. We then talk some Bubble and where the Friars stand with 5 games left. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/…

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast, The Crier and BOC break down Providence's 75-72 victory over St Johns. We talk Oduro's huge game, Pitino's adjustments, Ticket Gaines war scars. We then discuss some topics stemming from the post game press conferences. We wrap looking at the road ahead for PC. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spot…

On today's Providence Crier Podcast we breakdown a heartbreaker at Hinkle with the Friars losing 75-72 to Butler. We discuss Corey Floyd Jr's big night, the freshman's emergence, late game errors and the no call. We then try to look ahead to next week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-surette/support…

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we talk about Providence's thrilling OT victory over #19 Creighton Blue Jays. BOC and the Crier discuss their tactics to try and will Friars to a win, the legend of Devin Carter, Josh Oduro's big night and more. We then wrap with a quick look ahead at the Butler game and remaining Big East season. --- Support t…

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast the Crier and BOC breakdown PC's horrible loss to Villanova 68-50. We debate what type of changes could Kim English be referring to in his postgame press conference. We wrap by previewing the Friars big game upcoming against Creighton. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-su…

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we break down PC 74-65 loss at UConn. We discuss the porous officiating and what ultimately prevented Friars from securing the upset. We wrap by previewing Friars upcoming trip to Villanova this Sunday. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-surette/support…

Jason Dunn, CEO of the National Coalition of Black MeetingProfessionals (NCBMP), has been a leader in hospitality and DMO diversity andinclusion efforts for decades, from his time at Visit Cincy—where he rose to bethe DMO's first Black vice president after initially participating in a travelboycott of the destination—to lead NCBMP in November 2022.…

Dominique Bonds, director of engagement for the Pennsylvania Convention Center, shares her vision as new president of Event Service Professionals Association, including DEIAB, generational shifts in the world of event service profs, sustainability and the evolution of the role of being the No. 1 on-the-ground point of contact for meeting and event …

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast recap our live show Friday and Providence's thrilling 84-76 win over Georgetown in Cooley's return. We then look at PC's road test at #1 UConn. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-surette/support

When most people think of standup comedy, they typically think of crude Netflix specials or dank nightclubs with comedians swearing like sailors. But when Greg Schwem takes the stage, you can hear the audience laughing about topics such as sales meetings, corporate websites or business advertising campaigns.…

Visit Indy’s president and CEO made his debut as the new Chair of PCMA’s 2024 Board of Directors and Trustees known by vanquishing the association’s president and CEO, Sherrif Karamat, on the pickleball court at Convening Leaders (CL). Thus sanctified, Hoops later sat down with Meetings Today’s Tyler Davidson to discuss the record-setting attendanc…

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we take a look at Providence's upcoming road game at Seton Hall. We revisit their first matchup and what will be key for the Friars to get a win. We then end on a head coaching change at DePaul and a new documentary of the departure of you know who. Catch our live show coming up at Black Sheep in Providence 1/2…

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast, we look at PC's dominant win over DePaul to snap their 4-game losing streak. We then look at lies ahead with PC facing Seton Hall next week. We break down the Friars newest addition Anton Bonke and wrap with some shoutouts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-surette/suppo…

In this Meetings Today Podcast for Taylor Smith's "The Z: Planning for the Industry's Next Generation," Smith sits down with Luke Goetting, an award-winning communications expert, founder of Puffingston Presentations and a Gen Z speaker who specializes in crafting engaging, interactive experiences for audiences around the world. As a Millennial com…

Today on the Providence Crier Podcast we start with good news breaking down Oswin Erhunmwunse's historic commitment to PC. We talk about his game, his fit and where PC goes from here on the recruiting trail. We then about PC at SJ- Devin Carter's brilliance, Pierre/Dual's promise, slow starts, and poor free throw shooting. --- Support this podcast:…

As the leader of perhaps the most unique meetings and events draw in the U.S. if not the world, Destination DC President & CEO Elliott Ferguson oversees an operation that represents everything from world-class museums and global government event venues to iconic hotels and a cuisine scene that has taken a seat at the table of top dining destination…