Jessie Fetterling
Sargassum Seaweed Invades Gulf of Mexico
Groups visiting Florida, Mexico and the Caribbean this fall may be in for a new kind of natural disaster: Sargassum seaweed.
Cannabis Continues to Become Mainstream, Even for Events
Cannabis could be coming to an event near you sooner than you think.
Melia Brings More Adults-Only Concepts to the Dominican Republic
Meeting planners looking for more adults-only options in the Dominican Republic will appreciate that the Melia Caribe Tropical is undergoing a transformation that caters to just that.
Marriott Employees Vote to Authorize More Strikes
Recent strike votes show that protests by Marriott employees demanding fair compensation will only continue.
3 Experiences from Alila for Incentive Groups Escaping Winter
These three experiences from Alila will take your incentive program to the next level, with personalized excursions and over-the-top accommodations.
New InterContinental San Diego Enhances the City’s Meetings Mix
The recent opening of the 400-room InterContinental San Diego will help out any planners in need of more space when meeting in this sunny destination.
Miami Beach Incentivizes Cultural Events With New Grant Program
The Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA) announced four new grants as part of its new Tourism Advancement Program in an effort to enhance the city’s cultural tourism efforts.
Naples Grande Beach Resort Enhances Meeting Tech & Design
The 474-room Naples Grande Beach Resort in Florida debuts a transformation to its 83,000 sf of meeting space on Sept. 23.
USTA White House Meeting Encourages International Travel Growth
USTA officials, joined by 13 CEOs for top hospitality companies, met with White House officials to discuss the state of international travel.
3 Hotel Amenities Planners Didn’t Even Know They Needed
Whether you’re looking for a certain smell, the latest F&B fad or a new technology, here are three hotel amenities that planners and their attendees didn’t even know they needed.
Camp No Counselors Gives Groups a Taste of Nostalgia
Camp No Counselors (CNC) recreates the joys of childhood for corporate retreats as a summer camp for grownups.
Disney Resort’s Latest Hotel Tower Will Cater to Groups
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., will be under construction again, and the makeover includes a new tower that caters to groups.
Are You Tracking Your Attendees?
Attendee tracking has become easier with the advent of meeting apps and digitized attendance bracelets, lanyards and badges.
Airlines Raise Fees to Offset Rising Fuel Prices
The price of jet fuel has increased by 50 percent in the past year, which inevitably equates to pricier travel for the meetings industry.
