JANUARY 2020 For the month of January, the NYPCMA CSR committee has selected Part of the Solution’s MLK event as its community service activity. Come join us on Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 20th, from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the Bronx Riverdale Y to support Part of the Solution in their efforts
When PCMA Convening Leaders 2020 comes to San Francisco’s recently expanded and renovated Moscone Center, Jan. 5–8, it will be bringing back a studio approach to immersive-learning environments that it launched in 2019. To learn more about this see
NYPCMA is pleased to Announce the winner of the 2019 Scholarship Recipient If you follow NYPCMA on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter, then you have experienced the creativity, humor, and passion for our industry that erupt from NYPCMA’s social media coordinator, Janene Machado. From the moment she joined the marketing committee, her positive energy and
One of the biggest takeaways from the World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) research into ending food waste in commercial kitchens was the need to clearly better communicate with meeting planners about the multiple ways in which they could use their role to reduce food waste, said WWF’s Monica McBride. To read more about this see https://www.pcma.org/what-meeting-planners-can-do-reduce-food-waste/
President – Anastasia (Stacey) Courtney (Modern Language Association) President Elect – Jimmy Le (IEEE Communications Society) Treasurer/Secretary – Jacqueline Huang (Omni Hotels & Resorts) Immediate Past President – Diane Brady (BCD Meetings & Events ) Directors: Matt Pizzimenti, (Marriott Marquis) – Marketing Janene Machado, (deBanked) – Programs Marisa Blank, (Tourism LA Convention and Visitors Bureau) – Membership John Teehan, (IEEE) – Sponsorship
By Jamie Bialor It’s been about 2.5 years since the Javits Center broke ground on the expansion project. With the facility slated to open on schedule in the first quarter of 2021, we thought this would be a good time to check-in and get an update on the construction. The design of the new building
PHYSICAL ACCESS ADA Building Regulations for Physical Access Restaurant Accessibility ETIQUETTE Best practices for interacting with people with disabilities MARKETING Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Social Media Tips Email Accessibility Tips Guidelines for Writing About People With Disabilities MEETING PLANNERS Meeting Planners Check-list & Guide Examples of Accessible Information Transparency Bronx Zoo Theatres Museum Attraction Restaurant
Mindful meetings are one of the most talked-about crazes in the conference world, and there’s nowhere better to test out the trend than Vancouver. The city’s raw beauty inspires a local lifestyle heavily geared towards health and wellness, and delegates will find it surprisingly easy to slip into a mindful lifestyle upon arrival. After emerging
NYPCMA Summer Social: Conversations, Connections, and Cocktails Last week we gathered at the beautiful farm-to-table BlackBarn bar in Chelsea for the NYPCMA Summer Social. The event attracted a great mix of attendees, with some coming from as far away as Texas. New members mingled with long-standing members, including three past-presidents (hello Fun, Rocky, and Karin!). Mixing, mingling, and
One of the most iconic structures in the Northeast is Sky Tower at Mohegan Sun. Now at the highest levels of Sky Tower, guests can take advantage of an all-new VIP experience. The 36 floor hotel, featuring 1,200 rooms, hundreds of suites and one of the most alluring hotel lobbies in the world, has officially
A welcome from NYPCMA 2019 Chapter President Diane Brady
A topic fresh on everyone's mind - and its effects on our industry
Come join us for our upcoming events - mark your calendars!
Come join us for our upcoming events - mark your calendars!
For those who attended GMID 2019, you saw the enormity of how sex trafficking has impacted our industry. ECPAT is a worldwide network of organizations working to end the sexual exploitation of children. We work at all levels, supporting shelters for survivors, training and supporting law enforcement, influencing governments and conducting a wide range of
Come join us for our upcoming events - mark your calendars!
NYPCMA teamed up with MPIGNY and SITE Northeast to host GMID 2018
A topic fresh on everyone's mind - and its effects on our industry
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is expanding! Find out more
Attention all jet-setters! Do you have your REAL ID ready?
NYPCMA teamed up with MPIGNY and SITE Northeast to host GMID 2018
A welcome from NYPCMA 2018 Chapter President Fun Lee
Cleveland: Host of PCMA’s 2018 Education Conference
Cheer on Chris as he competes for PCMA Supplier of the Year!
Thinking about holding your meeting or event in Europe?
A welcome from NYPCMA 2018 Chapter President Fun Lee
Come help us celebrate our silver anniversary and share on our theme of connectedness.
The all-under-one roof convention adventure Is growing - with more flexible space opening In late 2019
A vibrant outdoor city of urban adventure, sunshine, a thriving cultural scene and diverse neighborhoods
by Chris Achacoso, Melbourne Convention Bureau / NYPCMA Marketing Director Volunteers are the lifeblood of NYPCMA – and we’d love your help in taking the chapter to the next level! We invite you to join us to bring education, networking and programming to the New York metro area’s brightest and best meetings industry all-stars. Make
Don’t miss out! There’s still time to celebrate the season with this Thursday’s two-fer - the ACE Awards and #GivingTuesday
by Lumi Hilchey, Atout France / NYPCMA Marketing Committee Chair NYPCMA welcomes our new incoming Sponsorship Director, Meagan Prescott – and she shares her thoughts on our chapter, her work, and some fun tidbits. Take it away, Meagan! What inspired you to become an NYPCMA member? I’ve always valued education and networking, and am lucky
In a blink of an eye, the year passed. This year we set out to Educate, Serve and Inspire. We did just that and more and we have set the bar high for 2018.
The first half of the year has flown by and summer is in full swing.
Every quarter NYPCMA honors a Chapter Champion - a Chapter member who has demonstrated dedication, commitment and contributed to the overall awesomeness to NYPCMA.
Many thanks to our Program Committee, venue sponsor PuntoSpace, our friends at 1Hotels and Fit with Fun (led by NYPCMA President-elect Fun Lee) for our successful Wellness Event on Wednesday July 12th.
This month we are celebrating Brecht Putman, currently serving as Membership Director with NYPCMA for the past three years.
London Tech Week: a week-long showcase of tech innovation and success in Europe’s leading technology hub, with global leaders sharing expertise and knowledge in hundreds of venues across London.
NYPCMA continues to kick up the heat this summer with several activities in store for all our members, friends and industry partners. Hope you can join us for any (or all) of these activities)
Volunteerism is the key component to the continued success of our chapter and PCMA. Consider the benefits of becoming a chapter leader: Personal and professional growth Networking Earn points to qualify for the CMP exam, or to re-certify Demonstrate your commitment to our industry and continued education Mentoring Be an exciting part of the New
NYPCMA is excited to welcome the best and brightest meeting and event professionals to the Big Apple, for the annual PCMA Education Conference – Where New Ideas and Event Design Converge – June 11-14, 2017. Connect with thought leaders and industry shakers as you learn the newest trends, experiences and ideas within our industry. On
by Chris Achacoso – Melbourne Convention Bureau As spring continues to bloom, NYPCMA is busy putting together fun and educational activities for meeting and event professionals! NYPCMA’s Second Annual Lip Sync Battle and Reception Wednesday, May 24th – 6:00 – 9:00 PM Subrosa 64 Ganservoort Street, New York Register here Mark your calendars for THE
by Chris Achacoso – Melbourne Convention Bureau and Lumi Hilchey – Atout France You know those weekly emails, newsletters, tweets, photos, and Facebook posts? That’s all thanks to the wonderful team of the NYPCMA Marketing Committee. Our committee makes sure our Chapter members are informed on the latest news, upcoming events, trends, and more education
by Chris Achacoso – Melbourne Convention Bureau and Lumi Hilchey – Atout France Don’t worry – we got you covered! Thanks to our friends at SlidesLive, we’re able to provide you with the recorded panel sessions from our insightful breakouts during this year’s Education Day. Learn something new and feel free to share with your
by Lumi Hilchey – Atout France and Helen Kang – Korea Tourism Organization Our chapter has been off to a roaring start this year, with two exciting programs showcasing NYPCMA’s commitment to cutting-edge education and networking opportunities. Don’t forget to check out our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the highlights and photos! NYPCMA Education Day
by Jessica Levin – NYPCMA President / Seven Degrees Communications Somehow the first quarter of 2017 has flown with a number of successful events for the chapter. On April 6th we celebrated GMID and recognized our contributions to the industry and the global economy. The next few months are sure to be exciting. On May