News this week includes a new GM at AlliedPRA Hawaii and a big acquisition for George P. Johnson.

10 tips for improved networking at events and meetings

An improving economic outlook worldwide and stronger corporate spending should boost the number of events and meetings staged worldwide in 2016, according to a forecast released by American Express 

Special events news for October 15, 2015, includes a new director of meetings and events at Access TCA

The SEARCH Foundation will offer 25 full education pass scholarships to The Special Event 2016, Jan. 12-14 in Orlando, Fla., to ISES members.

The first day of IMEX America, which launched Tuesday in Las Vegas, focused on education. Keynote speaker Lee Papa urged attendees to practice "mindfulness" as a key to happiness in both professional and private life

Global Event Summit marks the collaboration between ISES, IMEX Group and Visit Scotland Business Events

A study released yesterday by the Association of Destination Management Executives International shows that member DMCs are optimistic about business through the end of 2015 and into 2016

News in special events this week includes a new executive chef for SBE events and catering

Special events business news for Oct. 1, 2015, includes a new president at big caterer Proof of the Pudding and a new role for longtime party rental executive Susan Kidwell