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The Sphere Takes Las Vegas: Singular Event Venue Commands the Skyline
On July 4, the Sphere in Las Vegas lit up for the first time, transforming the skyline with its 580,000 square foot exterior. The venue opens September 29.
Incentive Travel Forecast: Strong Demand, Strong Concerns
IRF's Incentive Travel Programs—Expectations & Challenges survey says staffing and service levels are top site selection considerations.
Turn Meals Into Instagrammable Culinary Events
Cocoon Incentive's Steffi Kordy on how to create culinary wows at breakfast, lunch, dinner and in between.
Marriott Bonvoy and MGM Rewards Team Up
MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy to launch in October with 17 Resorts in Las Vegas and Other US Cities.
On Location: Northern Spain
Northern Spain is home to both Europe’s most ancient language and most acclaimed modern museum.
Contract Negotiations in a Seller’s Market
Prevue panelists weigh in on how planners and hoteliers are negotiating contracts in an era of rising fees and reduced services.
On Location: Seabourn Venture
Follow Senior Contributing Editor on a Seabourn expedition to the Caribbean ports of San Juan, Jost Van Dyke, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Martinique and Barbados.
Today’s Seller’s Market: Hotelier, Planners Weigh In
Prevue's panel of experts take a deep dive into how planners and hotels are navigating a seller's market in this era of disruption.
Hospitality Heroes Recognized at IRF’s 2023 Education Invitational
Three Resorts World Las Vegas employees were awarded Heroes of Hospitality grants from the Above and Beyond Foundation at IRF's Educational Invitational.
The New Face of Food for Meetings and Events
Sheraton Centre Toronto's executive chef Tom Luu on the trend of plant-based menu offerings for groups.
Florida Travel Advisories: What Planners Need to Know
Proactive risk management is key to dealing with the Florida travel advisories, says industry expert Joan Eisenstodt
New SITE Research: Qualifiers Choose Incentive Travel as Top Reward
Results from 825 incentive qualifiers in SITE's Participants inSITEs study ranked international and beach destinations high on their list of motivators.
How to Create Goosebump Events
Use a combination of entertainment, recipes, color, architecture and sound to tap into attendees' senses, and begin the planning process by mapping the emotional journey of the audience.
Coming Soon: Brightline to Connect Orlando and South Florida
The eagerly awaited Brightline train service between Orlando and South Florida stations is starting late summer.
