Association Conventions and Expos

New occupancy taxes, challenges for the Amex-CWT deal, a new Groups360 partnership, and more developments to catch up on from the past week.

The annual salary survey from the Professional Convention Management Association shows an upward trend for wages—but that nasty gender pay gap remains.

An event-design specialist presents several creative drivers of engaging, memorable experiences for larger audiences.

A $92.5 million investment by Miami-Dade County means “there’s zero reason” the Grand Hyatt Miami Beach can’t be under construction in nine months, said one commissioner.

Rules in effect as of October 28 answer questions for travelers regarding delays and cancellations: Must I accept an airline voucher? How long before a flight is “significantly delayed”? How quickly should I get my money back?

Net-Zero Carbon Events is on a roll. It has launched a new A.I. tool, joined a U.N. climate portal, and is getting ready for its critical reporting deadline.

Big-money deals, the first black female president (of NYC Tourism + Conventions), a home run for MLB, an attendee-belonging guide hot off the press, and more.