In the Spotlight

The Chair of the Emerging Leaders Task Force looks at how to help ease the hazing process for new planners, what “emerging” really means and what the future holds for the meetings industry. more »

myPCMA EVENTS

From face-to-face to online events, find top-notch education & networking that will fit your schedule. more

myCATALYST

Ignite the conversation – join this new social circle for networking, advice and more. more

 
Video
Foundation Dinner Photo Slideshow
If you were asked to plan a meeting in China in 6 months, do you feel?



TODAY @ PCMA

 

Up To The Minute

- Powered by Curata -

The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) announced yesterday the formation of a global partnership with the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO).
The low-cost Tune hotel chain is on schedule to open its first Australian property in November and is likely to start online selling in July in a pre-opening sale with some of the lowest room-rates in years.
About the best news – OK, about the only good news – for air travelers in the last few years has been TSA Pre-Check, which allows passengers to speed through security at dozens of U.S. airports without removing shoes, laptop bags and light outerwear. Domestic travelers love it, but international travelers were stuck in the slow lane. Thankfully, that's changed.
InterContinental Hotels Group's recent decision to make basic Internet access across all brands free to loyalty club members is a game-changer that could hasten development of tiered Internet pricing, according to several hotel industry analysts.