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July 16, 2024

New Visit Anaheim Leader Brings Hotel and DMO Heft to the Table

Mike Waterman, new president and CEO of Visit Anaheim, picked an opportune time to join a DMO that operates the largest convention center on the West Coast in a destination that boasts one of the top visitor attractions in the world, Disneyland.

Explore St. Louis President to Step Down Amid Criticism

Longtime Explore St. Louis president Kathleen “Kitty” Ratcliffe is set to step down August 31, almost 10 months ahead of her contract expiration in June 2025.

Maritz Acquires Convention Data Services From Freeman

Maritz acquired Convention Data Services , a registration, onsite and lead services partner for tradeshows and association events, from Freeman.

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Hurricane Beryl Pounds Texas: Everything You Need to Know and What It Means for Meetings

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L.A. Convention Center Expansion Gets Green Light From City Council

The long-awaited expansion of the L.A. Convention Center took a major step toward fruition via a vote by the Los Angeles City Council to move forward with the project.

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