Tag: PCMA
Life is Good CEO Bert Jacobs spread the power of optimism at PCMA. [...] Read more
Executive Meetings Manager, Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
Washington, D.C.
Age: 24
Ashley Akright knew she belonged in hospitality from a very young age. In fact, by the time she arrived at Pennsylvania State University in State College as a freshman, she already had begun her path to meetings and events. Majoring in hotel, restaurant and institutional management, Akright became heavily involved with PCMA in college, helping to found the association’s Penn State student chapter and serving as [...] Read more
Editorial Director Christine Born talks about how when no attendees showed up for a roundtable discussion with expert planners at PCMA’s Convening Leaders meeting, the conservation became about why no one came. [...] Read more
At this year’s PCMA Convening Leaders meeting, the goal was to showcase and experience hybrid meetings—a mix of virtual, live and digital. It was ambitious, and it still left attendees with bigger-picture questions. [...] Read more
A new survey paints a more optimistic picture for the future of meetings and conventions. [...] Read more
The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) released the results of a U.S. Meeting Planner Intentions Survey June 8, revealing budgets and image concerns as challenges facing meeting planners. [...] Read more
