IN THIS EDITION
Conference ejections lead to leadership shake-up at ADA.
Should you charge for no shows?
Three big risks impacting the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Plus, the unique challenges of a Tehran-based planner, Bali’s new convention center, a revived event security coalition, and smaller cities investing big in venues.
Read on below.
FEATURED STORIES
Conference Ejections Trigger ADA Leadership Shake-Up and Internal Review
by Andrea Doyle
The issue wasn't whether the ADA could enforce its rules. It was whether the organization's response, including the involvement of law enforcement, became a bigger story than the violation itself.
Is Charging for No Shows a Bad Idea?
by Barbara Scofidio
Some companies have had it with no-shows and started charging a penalty. Others say that only makes them a target on social media.
World Cup's Triple Threat: Security, Heat, and Disease
by Barbara Scofidio
Though organizers have announced strategies for every possible contingency, from drone attacks to food poisoning — the biggest of all is the weather.
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Doug Muller, VP, Technology & Innovation, George P. Johnson
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As Event Risks Expand, Industry Revives Security Coalition
by Andrea Doyle
Planners are confronting a broader and more complex risk landscape, from violence and cyberattacks to fraud and workplace safety gaps. In response, a long-paused security coalition is being reactivated and expanded to reflect today’s threats.
These Smaller Cities Are Pouring Billions Into Convention Centers
by Andrea Doyle
Convention center investment is no longer concentrated in a handful of first-tier cities; cities from Albany to Indianapolis are spending billions to compete for meetings business. They are betting that modern facilities and walkable districts will draw planners in.
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