Sue Pelletier
SITE to Celebrate 50th Anniversary in NYC
SITE, the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence, is bringing its signature Global Conference back to New York City to celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary.
25-Year Incentive Pro: One-of-a-Kind Trips Are Back
One-of-a-kind travel incentives are back in a big way now that the pandemic is waning, says Kevin Devanney of Incentive Travel Solutions.
Virgin Launches New Virgin Hotels Collection Brand
Virgin Group has consolidated its Virgin Hotels and Virgin Limited Editions brands into the Virgin Hotels Collection.
Destinations International to Offer Event Cancellation Insurance
Destinations International recently launched event cancellation insurance and risk management policy options.
Sorry, But COVID Is Still a Thing
COVID is a factor as the U.S. extends the public health emergency, countries institute testing requirements for visitors from China, and the emergence of a new variant has the WHO urging masking.
Atmospheric Rivers Continue to Flood California
Atmospheric rivers in the skies above California continue to inundate the state with record rainfall, flooding and mudslides.
4 Top Speaker Trends for 2023
The opening speaker sets the tone for everything to follow, so it’s vital that you choose the right person and topic.
Hyatt Rebrands AMR Collection to Inclusive Collection
Hyatt plans to add more than 20 new resorts in Spain and other destinations to the Inclusive Collection in the near future.
Masking Recommendations on the Rise
Masking recommendations — but not mandates — are again on the table as many areas of the U.S. begin to see a rise in Covid cases, as well as the flu and the common respiratory illness known as RSV.
Contract Tips You Need to Follow in 2023
Check out these contract tips for 2023 from Kimberly A. Pendo, a founding member of Chicago Law Partners and recent speaker at FICP's Annual Conference.
Hotel Fees Expected to Rise in 2023
Even as hotel rates are already up more than 18% in 2022 and are predicted to increase another 8% in 2023, hotel fees and surcharges appear to be on the rise as well.
Hawaii: Eruptions Appear to Have Stopped
Two volcanoes on Hawaii’s Big Island — Kilauea and Mauna Loa — have ceased active eruption. Good news for meeting and incentive groups.
Hoteliers on 2023 Meeting Trends
Why are conventions and other big-group events booming for 2023, and what do their attendees really care about? Here’s what hoteliers have to say about some of the hottest 2023 meeting trends.
Hyatt Snaps Up Dream Hotel Group
Hyatt Hotel Corp. is continuing its asset-light growth strategy with an announcement that it plans to acquire Dream Hotel Group of lifestyle hotels.
