Blogs & Articles

Jun 4, 2026

Convention-Services Leaders Discuss Better Planner Partnerships

On the heels of Destination International’s Convention Sales and Services Summit in Dallas in late April, 18 senior convention-services directors from DMOs nationwide spent a day discussing how they can be better partners to planners of citywide conventions as well as single-hotel meetings. All are members of Event Services Professionals Association.

Apr 7, 2026

Why Your Dietary Planning May Be Falling Short—and How to Fix It

At first glance, your carefully planned welcome reception looks like a big hit. All the tables are lined with neatly labeled dishes: vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free. Everything appears thoughtful. Inclusive. Covered. You checked all the boxes. But then you start getting feedback. And it’s not what you expected.

Feb 25, 2026

How to Lead Events Through Weather Disruption

Winter weather doesn’t ask for permission. It does what it wants when it wants: disrupts flights, reroutes attendees and tests even the most seasoned planning teams.

Feb 6, 2026

Arlington Industry Conference Donates 150 Pounds of Food

Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) Turns Storm-Related Surplus Food into Community Donation for 400+ ARLINGTON, Texas — More than 150 pounds of prepared food

Jan 20, 2026

Building the Future of Event Services: How Student Engagement and Internships Are Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce

As the event services industry faces workforce shortages, rapid technological change and a shifting talent landscape, cultivating the next generation of professionals has never