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Event Trends: Sustainability at Conclave
The Events Industry Council is a great partner for ESPA and a great organization to aid in the setup, maintenance and evolution…

Designing Inclusive Events: Practical Strategies for Overcoming Bias
Learn how meeting planners can create more welcoming events with these tips from an IMEX America expert session. From rethinking promotional images…

Industry News: A One Trillion Dollar Industry
The Events Industry Council (EIC) – of which ESPA is a Member – announced this week preliminary results of an unprecedented worldwide…

Ask an Expert: Sports Services – What’s the Drill?
During ESPA’s October webinar on Sports services, we learned a bunch of beneficial services tips from panelists Josh Todd of the Omaha…

Kudos to our National Celebrate Services Week Winning Events
Thirty-two member organizations across North America celebrated services this year. ESPA evaluated the events and recognized three with our top event honors!…

A Promotion in Amarillo
Stephanie Andrews has been promoted to Director of Convention Services at the Amarillo Convention & Visitor Council. Andrews commented that she is…

ESPA Member Earns CMP
Congratulations to ESPA member DeShawn Fitzpatrick, CMP, Visit Houston, who recently earned her CMP! This is a great accomplishment. Interested in learning…

Marriott Reflections
Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson from the GBTA convention reflects on growth and change after the Starwood acquisition – Read more in this…

Long-time ESPA member Judy Draucker has announced her retirement
After 27 years with the organization, she will transition from a full-time Convention Services employee to a part time Visitor Center Travel…

Brenda Square of Visit San Antonio Retires
Visit San Antonio Director of Destination Services Brenda Square, CMP, CTA, – and longtime ESPA member – has announced her retirement following…