FYI Meeting Industry News

Global Events Partners, a growing consortium of 40 international and domestic destination management companies, has acquired The Event Network Inc., a prominent DMC in the greater Washington, D.C., area. TEN founder Pamela Howie remains onboard as COO. GEP's game plan is to make this the first of many DMC acquisitions in the near future, says CEO Chris White.

Marriott is launching a new luxury hotel brand, Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, a joint venture with Italian