Meetings Today Podcast

Meetings Today
  • 4.5 (11)
  • PLACES & TRAVEL
  • UPDATED MONTHLY
Meetings Today Podcast

The meetings industry is all about people and places. Now, listen to interviews, latest news, and profiles on top meeting planners and destinations.

  1. Gaylord's Massive West Coast Expansion and More, With DOSM Russ Mitchell

    MAR 21

    Gaylord's Massive West Coast Expansion and More, With DOSM Russ Mitchell

    Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center DOSM Russ Mitchell talks about the brand's massive new $1.3 billion property near San Diego, which will be the largest hotel on the West Coast. Located in Chula Vista, California, and set for a May 15, 2025 opening, the property will offer a whopping 1,600 rooms and more than 477,000 square feet of meeting space that includes the 47,000-square-foot California Ballroom, the largest in the Golden State.

    19 min
  2. Tariff Talk With Voices in Advocacy's Roger Rickard

    MAR 5

    Tariff Talk With Voices in Advocacy's Roger Rickard

    The threat by the Trump Administration to levy significant tariffs against three of the biggest trading partners of the U.S. became reality March 4, 2025, and the impact on the meeting and events industry is still unfolding. Meetings Today’s Tyler Davidson engaged Voices in Advocacy’s Roger Rickard, the leading expert on political advocacy in the meetings industry and beyond, to gauge how the 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and now 20% on China—and reciprocal actions by those nations—may touch the industry. Will meeting and event costs skyrocket? Will international attendance plummet? Will organizations from those countries take a pass on bringing their events to the U.S.? At the time of recording the impact was far from clear, but Rickard outlines some very real scenarios as well as provides resources for how those in the meetings and events industry can reach out to their political representatives to make sure their voices are heard.

    21 min
  3. Freeman's Bob Priest-Heck on His New 'Inside Live Events' Book

    FEB 11

    Freeman's Bob Priest-Heck on His New 'Inside Live Events' Book

    Former Freeman Company CEO Bob Priest-Heck has helmed one the largest events industry companies in the world, collecting a vast reservoir of knowledge on the profession.Now, in tandem with Freeman Board Chair Carrie Freeman Parsons, he's put that knowledge down on paper in their new book Inside Live Events. Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson sat down with Priest-Heck to discuss why the book is such a valuable resource for meeting and event planners, as well as key industry trends and the importance of sharing our knowledge with the next generation of meeting professionals.

    15 min
  4. How GOCAL Is Going Big With a Massive Convention Center Expansion and More

    FEB 5

    How GOCAL Is Going Big With a Massive Convention Center Expansion and More

    Michael Krouse, president and CEO of the Greater Ontario, California CVB, aka GOCAL, and regional vice president convention centers for ASM Global, shares details on a massive expansion project that will double the size of the Ontario Convention Center (including a parking garage that can double as an event venue!) as well as a new entertainment district, Empire Sports Complex and baseball stadium, and an expansion of Ontario International Airport and a downtown improvement project.

    18 min
  5. How to Host Memorable Events in Frisco, Texas

    FEB 1

    How to Host Memorable Events in Frisco, Texas

    In this episode of the Meetings Today podcast, Senior Content Director Danielle LeBreck speaks with Lisa Bethea, director of destination services for Visit Frisco, about how planners can host memorable events in rapidly growing Frisco. Learn how to tap the Destination Services team at Visit Frisco, what new developments are on the horizon and more.

    9 min
  6. Live From PCMA CL 2025: Maritz CEO on Incentive Trends and More

    JAN 14

    Live From PCMA CL 2025: Maritz CEO on Incentive Trends and More

    Tyler Davidson checked in with David Peckinpaugh, president and CEO or global MICE giant Maritz, at PCMA's Convening Leaders event in Houston, Texas to discover findings from two major, recent Maritz surveys and what they reveal about the incentive market.

    13 min
  7. Live From PCMA CL 2025: What's New in Orlando

    JAN 13

    Live From PCMA CL 2025: What's New in Orlando

    Tyler Davidson sat down with Casandra Matej, president and CEO of Visit Orlando, and Mark Tester, executive director of the Orange County Convention Center, to discover what’s new and coming down the pike in what is perennially the most popular meetings and conventions destination in North America.

    9 min
  8. Trendsetter Tuesday: The Journey to Hosting Sustainable Events With Eric Zimmerman

    12/17/2024

    Trendsetter Tuesday: The Journey to Hosting Sustainable Events With Eric Zimmerman

    Eric Zimmerman was named a 2024 Meetings Trendsetter for his innovative work at TripZero, which helps meeting planners host sustainable events at no extra cost. In this Trendsetter Tuesday episode, Zimmerman shares his personal sustainability journey and offers practical tips for greening your next event.

    27 min
See All (329)

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.5
    out of 5
    11 Ratings

    About

    The meetings industry is all about people and places. Now, listen to interviews, latest news, and profiles on top meeting planners and destinations.

    Information

    • Creator
      Meetings Today
    • Years Active
      2018 - 2025
    • Episodes
      329
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © Meetings Today
    • Show Website
      Meetings Today Podcast

    Content Restricted

    This episode can’t be played on the web in your country or region.

    To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

    Stay up to date with this show

    Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes, and get the latest updates.
    Select a country or region

    Africa, Middle East, and India

    Asia Pacific

    Europe

    Latin America and the Caribbean

    The United States and Canada