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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…
2018 Connect Sports Tourism Excellence Awards
Michael Cavanaugh and Cathy Kretz of Travel Portland were awarded the Connect Sports: Sports Supplier of the Year Award which was voted upon by…
EIC Update
ESPA is a member of the Events Industry Council (EIC). The Events Industry Council’s 33-member organizations represent over 103,500 individuals and 19,500…
Event Trends: DMOs Move Towards Digital
DMOs have historically provided maps, dining guides and other destination resources to visitors. However, as our industry moves toward event sustainability, DMOs…
Our Celebration of Service!
Thanks to all ESPA members that hosted a Celebrate Services event! In all, we had over 30 members participate in the week…
Sustainability Tools
Here is a visual way to help your clients learn how to make their events more sustainable. The Events Industry Council’s Sustainability…
Event Trends: Welcome Programs
Welcome programs are a great way to thank groups for allowing your destination, attraction or hotel to host their event. Many programs…