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How to Avoid Getting Hacked on Public Wi-Fi
Tips to avoid getting hacked, provided by actual hackers.
Schwab Scales Back Incentive Travel; IRF Debunks Rationale
The Wall Street Journal reported that Charles Schwab Corp. was replacing an upcoming incentive trip for top performers with $5,000 and a paid week off. The Incentive Research Foundation explains why that might be a bad decision.
No Need to Pack These Things When Traveling
Check out these hotel lending programs to see all the items you can leave home without.
Packing Tips: What’s Always in Your Suitcase?
We asked 7 globe-trotting meeting planners for their packing tips—specifically those must-have travel items that they never take out of their suitcases.
Six Tips for Maximizing Your Gift Card Program
Incentive Marketing Associations’ Incentive Gift Card Council offers advice on how to utilize gift cards in incentive programs.
Five Tips to Foster Successful Networking
Imago Venues offers insight into how delegates network and ways that planners can foster better interactions.
Consolidation in the Gift Card Industry
Gift card utilization and spending are expected to increase in 2019.
UK Commits to Support, Grow Events Industry
Prime Minister Theresa May recently announced a public/private tourism sector deal that includes a major push to grow international events, laid out in the...
What Planners Say About Meeting in the Dominican Republic
We asked meeting planners how they and their clients view the recent events in the Dominican Republic.
Tourism Growth: How Ready Are We?
A new report from the World Travel & Tourism Council accesses the visitor-readiness of 50 cities and offers insights for the future.
Maritz Global Events Launches New Resource for Incentive Planners
A new subscription-based online platform provides checklists, peer advice and other resources for planners.
US Government Announces Cuba Travel Ban
The travel industry is scrambling to comply and adjust to the unanticipated new restrictions. Â
Wynn Opens Encore Boston Harbor Resort As Planned
Wynn Resorts will open the $2.6 billion, five-star Encore Boston Harbor Resort and Casino later this month as planned, despite two last-minute potential derailments.
The Meetings Industry Caters to Males & Extroverts, Says New MPI Report
A new MPI report and a certificate program aim to help planners make meetings more inclusive.
