Prevue Staff
Industry News Roundup: This Week’s Top Stories
This week’s meetings industry roundup covers a major acquisition, new hotel and event offerings, innovative meeting spaces and a closer look at burnout among event professionals.
Brightspot Expands With Map Your Events Acquisition
Brightspot’s acquisition expands its corporate meetings capabilities while adding experienced event professionals and established client relationships.
Moscone Center Adds On-Demand Meeting Pods
Private meeting pods from ZenSpace give Moscone Center attendees a quiet space to take calls, hold meetings or just focus.
Nobu Los Cabos Makes Luxury Group Planning Simpler
Nobu Los Cabos introduces a new program bundling luxury accommodations, dining and event experiences to simplify planning.
First Conrad Hotel in Malaysia Set to Open Late 2026
Conrad Kuala Lumpur will mark the first Malaysian outpost of Conrad Hotels & Resorts when it debuts later this year.
Colombia Earthquake Disrupts Air Travel
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia Monday morning, forcing multiple airports to suspend operations as authorities assess damage.
U.S. Makes Visa Bonds Permanent for 50 Countries
The U.S. State Department has made its visa bond program permanent, requiring travelers from 50 countries to post bonds of up to $20,000 when applying for business or tourist visas.
Your Weekly Industry News Roundup
From destination developments and new group travel options to corporate travel enhancements and industry recognition, this week’s news roundup highlights the latest updates shaping the industry.
Plan on New Group Travel Incentives
Meeting planners, access new group travel incentives, including airfare savings, booking bonuses, hotel perks and destination experiences.
Transcend Cruises Debuts Charter-Only River Cruise Ship Designed for Groups
Transcend Cruises has christened MS Connect, a charter-only river cruise ship built exclusively for meetings, incentives and corporate events.
InterContinental Houston Earns 2026 Cvent Excellence Award
InterContinental Houston was recognized with a 2026 Cvent Excellence Award and introduced a new meetings website that gives planners access to venue information, layouts and services.
Planner Savings Watch: Destination & Hotel Incentives
Track destination rebates, hotel concessions and other incentives that help planners lower costs and maximize meeting budgets.
Your Weekly Industry News Roundup
Catch up on this week's top industry headlines, from airport expansion projects to tourism growth, meetings at sea and big changes in TSA airport security.
Central Florida Tourism Reaches New Heights
The region welcomed more visitors while boosting spending, jobs and tax revenue, according to a new economic impact report.
