Jessie Fetterling
Honduras’ New Convention Center Draws Groups to the “Athens of the Maya World”
The Honduras Institute of Tourism is vying to solidify the country as a leading Central American destination for meeting planners.
5 Takeaways from MPI’s Latest Meetings Outlook Report
Meeting Professionals International’s 2018 Summer Edition of its Meetings Outlook Report announced a positive uptick in meetings.
AccorHotels Acquires 21c Museum Hotels
AccorHotels announced last week that it signed an agreement to acquire 85 percent of 21c Museum Hotels.
5 Insights from Cvent’s 2018 Global Planner Sourcing Report
Cvent recently released its 2018 Global Planner Sourcing Report, which has more than doubled in size from the 2017 study.
Bridging the Gender Gap With Tips From the Characters of Glow
While bridging the gender gap is no easy task, here are four tips from the characters of “Glow” on how meeting planners can start to do so.
MGM Springfield Will Bring Massive Meetings to Massachusetts
The $960 million MGM Springfield will officially make its debut on Aug. 24, attracting groups interested in combining meetings, gaming and a bit of history.
Marriott & Starwood Finally Merging Rewards Programs
Ever since Marriott International officially acquired Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide in September 2016, the two have been figuring out how to merge their loyalty rewards programs—and now they’re finally beginning the process.
Isla Bella Will Be the Florida Keys’ First Post-Irma Resort
When the 199-room Isla Bella Beach Resort makes its debut early next year, it will be the first new resort built in the Florida Keys since Hurricane Irma.
Century City’s Business District Reveals Yet Another Side of L.A.
Los Angeles’ Century City neighborhood creates a distinctive skyline on the city’s Westside.
3 Small Luxury Hotels Open for Groups in Search of Exclusivity
Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) announced three newly opened properties earlier this month for groups in search of intimate, luxury retreats.
Kansas City’s Historic Savoy Hotel Finds New Life
After two years and a $50 million overhaul, the Savoy Hotel and Grill has been given new life in the form of the 21c Museum Hotel Kansas City.
Unplug at Terra Glamping’s Latest Catskills Retreat
Luxury meets adventure at the newly debuted Terra Glamping: Hutton Brickyards in Kingston, N.Y., an ideal retreat for groups.
Melbourne Debuts Convention Center Expansion
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) debuted its much-anticipated $152.2 million expansion, increasing its event space by 25 percent.
5 Companies Joining the #LastStraw Campaign
The hospitality industry is making an effort to cut back on waste by joining in on the #LastStraw campaign.
