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Greater Birmingham CVB Names New President and CEO

1 week ago | northstarmeetingsgroup.com | Lizzie Wilcox

The Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau has appointed Dan Williams as its new president and CEO following an extensive national search. He will assume the new role in June. With more than 27 years of experience in the tourism and hospitality industry, Williams joins the GBCVB from Experience Columbus in Ohio, where he currently serves as chief sales officer.
Small & Boutique Meetings Event to Promote Design, Wellness

1 week ago | northstarmeetingsgroup.com | Sarah J.F. Braley

One of two autumn iterations of Northstar's premier hosted-buyer event designed for smaller gatherings will take place among the yellow aspen trees of Park City, Utah, Oct. 26-28. Small & Boutique Meetings – Park City, one of three in-demand hosted-buyer events for meetings of 100 room nights or fewer on peak that are being held in 2025, will take place at the 175-room Pendry Park City.
Boosting Attendee Engagement: Strategies That Work

1 week ago | northstarmeetingsgroup.com | Elise Schoening

Get tips for turning passive attendees into active participants without breaking the bank. This webinar takes place on May 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM ETHitting attendee registration goals is only half the battle. Planners must also ensure attendees are actively engaged on-site so they get the most out of the event experience and keep coming back year after year. In this live webinar, industry experts will share winning strategies for boosting attendee engagement before, during and after events.
Vote Now for the 2025 Stella Awards, Honoring Top Hotels, Venues and Suppliers

2 weeks ago | northstarmeetingsgroup.com | Alison Golub

The 2025 Stella Awards are in full swing, showcasing a record-breaking 1,000+ nominations across 16 categories and six global regions.
Smart Strategies for Making Your Events More Accessible

2 weeks ago | northstarmeetingsgroup.com | Elise Schoening

This summer will mark the 35th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act, which was signed into law July 26, 1990. Still, three decades later, many event professionals struggle to create gatherings that are fully accessible. In fact, only 15 percent of planners said their events were fully accessible during a recent Northstar Meetings Group webinar.
2025 Incentive Travel Destination Hot List

2 weeks ago | northstarmeetingsgroup.com | Lisa A. Grimaldi

Selecting an incentive travel destination that will entice participants and deliver truly extraordinary and rewarding experiences is no simple task. While incentive planners generally have hundreds of potential locations to choose from, a select few have a certain X factor that makes them stand out from the rest.
Spirit Names New CEO

2 weeks ago | northstarmeetingsgroup.com | Michael J. Shapiro

Spirit Airlines has named Dave Davis as its new president and CEO. Davis, who most recently was president and CFO of Sun Country Airlines, replaces Ted Christie, who stepped down from the head job at Spirit 10 days ago. Davis officially begins his new role April 21. "We're excited to welcome Dave as Spirit's new president and CEO," said Spirit chair Robert Milton, lead director of Air Lease Corp.
Choose Chicago Names New President and CEO

3 weeks ago | northstarmeetingsgroup.com | Elise Schoening

Choose Chicago, the city's convention and visitor's bureau, announced that Kristen Reynolds, CDME, will serve as its next president and CEO, effective May 5. Reynolds will replace Rich Gamble, a member of the board of directors and chair of the nominating committee who stepped in as interim president and CEO in February 2024 after Choose Chicago's former leader Lynn Osmond resigned to focus on a family health matter.
Voting Is Now Open for the 2025 Stella Awards!

3 weeks ago | northstarmeetingsgroup.com | Alison Golub

Meeting planners: The time has come to cast your votes in the 9th Annual Stella Awards presented by Northstar Meetings Group. With more than 1,000 nominations spanning 16 categories and 6 regions across the globe, this year’s Stella Awards are the most competitive yet, showcasing a record-breaking lineup of incredible hotels and suppliers vying for top honors.
Northstar's SMU International Breaks Attendance Record

4 weeks ago | northstarmeetingsgroup.com | Lisa A. Grimaldi

Travel journalist Peter Greenberg and Brand USA AI expert Janette Roush headlined the hosted-buyer event in New York City. The 21st edition of SMU International, Northstar Meetings Group’s hosted-buyer event for planners who organize events outside the United States, drew a record 475 attendees. The global event took place March 10-12 at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York City.