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9.11.26 For the fourth in the last five years, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)

MSP Is No. 1 Mega Airport in North America for Third Straight Year

The 2026 JD Power North America Airport Satisfaction Survey ranked Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) as the best mega airport in North America for...
9.11.26 Resized The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority and McCormick Place of Chicago hired Chris Konecki as general manager CREDIT Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority

Konecki Named McCormick Place General Manager

The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) of Chicago hired in mid-August Chris Konecki as general manager of McCormick Place, North America’s largest convention...
9.10.26 Delta Air Lines and Hyatt Hotels Corp. will launch in the coming months a joint loyalty program

Hyatt, Delta Air Lines Team Up

Delta Air Lines and Hyatt Hotels Corp. announced on Sept. 9 a long-term strategic relationship that brings together two of travel’s most trusted loyalty...

Dixon Returns to NYC Tourism + Conventions

New York City Tourism + Conventions is bringing back a very familiar face, former president and CEO Fred Dixon, to serve in its top...
9.3.26 IMEX America announced a robust education program for the October Las Vegas convention

IMEX America Announces Education Program

As event professionals navigate the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), rising attendee expectations, and changing workforce needs, the IMEX America education program is now live online...
9.10.26 Legends Global & the Peoria Civic Center Authority promoted Beau Sutherland to general manager CREDIT Peoria Civic Center Authority

Sutherland Appointed General Manager of Peoria Civic Center

The Peoria Civic Center Authority (PCCA) and Legends Global, the civic center’s venue-management company, promoted Beau Sutherland to become general manager of the Peoria...

Five Questions to Ask Speakers Before an Event

Most pre-event checklists provided to speakers cover items like stage logistics, audiovisual setup, timing, travel details, and run of show. These all matter, but...
8.28.26 Chicago business leaders proposed a 15-minute train from O'Hare International Airport

Chicago Leaders Unveil O’Hare Flyer Express Train Plans

In late August, a group of Chicago business and civic leaders unveiled plans to redefine the airport transportation experience in Chicago with O’Hare Flyer,...

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