Twenty-seven political leaders from around the world signed a “Declaration of Support for the Meetings and Events Industry” at the Politicians Forum during IMEX Frankfurt in Frankfurt, Germany, May 20–22, recognizing the importance of meetings to the world’s economies....More
May is a busy month for the American Society of Association Executives, which has three events scheduled back-to-back-to-back—the Association International Conference, Springtime Expo, and the Springtime DC Golf and Tennis Invitational....More
Christopher Thompson, the former head of travel promotion for the state of Florida, has been hired as president and chief executive officer at Brand USA, the nation’s destination marketing organization....More
When you’re working in different time zones, different languages, different business hours, and, often, with different perceptions of what deadlines mean, communication emerges as the biggest hurdle to overcome with international meetings....More
Attendees at your global meeting will demand to stay connected to the U.S. by phone and Internet. Have them follow our steps to decide how best to keep in touch....More
Start right off with Smart Traveler, the official app from the U.S. Department of State intended for U.S. travelers. You'll find updated country profiles, travel alerts and warnings, maps, and U.S. embassy locations, and lots of other information....More
