Lisa Simundson
5 Travel Tips for 2025
Holiday travel may be done but for many, the year's march into conferences has begun. Here are some tips to get you through.
Now Booming: Boston’s Hotel Scene
Boston is welcoming a slate of new and newly renovated hotels to kickstart group business in 2025. Take a look.
Meeting Security: An Issue for 2025?
Following the Dec. 4 shooting of a UnitedHealthCare CEO, some planners, and their client companies, are rethinking security strategies.
The South Side: San Francisco Peninsula
Discover another side of San Francisco: The south side, where another world waits beyond the legendary "Dock of the Bay."
Hospitality. The Final Frontier.
Hilton and Voyager Space will bring unparalleled comfort to crew habitation spaces aboard their Starlab space station.
Webinar: Key Takeaways from IRF’s 2024 Incentive Travel Index
A recent webinar moderated by IRF president Stephanie Harris discussed key points in the Incentive Travel Index released in October.
New Orleans #3 in U.S. for Conventions
In a 2024 study of top convention destinations, New Orleans ranked third overall, besting cities like Chicago, Las Vegas and Atlanta.
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranches…
Head west for meetings and corporate retreats a la ranch, where groups bond over activities galore while feasting on cowboy cuisine.
Top 10 F&B Trends for 2025
Within a constantly changing F&B landscape, we take a look at the top 10 F&B trends for 2025 as predicted by industry experts.
Airline Executives Defend Seat Fees Before Senate Panel
U.S. airline execs defend seating fees before a Senate panel on Dec. 4, after the subcommittee accused the industry of charging "junk" fees.
IHG Moves Across Middle East and Asia
IHG Hotels launches its Vignette brand in Istanbul and Japan while introducing its Gen Z-friendly brand Atwell Suites in China.
MPI’s Meetings Outlook Q4: Year of the Unexpected
Against the backdrop of a strong event business landscape, planners share safety and security concerns in MPI's Meetings Outlook Q4.
Dallas Fort Worth Breaks Ground on New Terminal
Ground broke this week on DFW Airport's Terminal F, which will feature a double-loaded concourse with 15 gates and modernized amenities.
New Concourse at Key West Airport Due in ’25
The new Concourse A is due in 2025 at Key West International Airport, including state-of-the-art jet bridges and new concessions.
