England: Re-Imagining Events
While COVID might have temporarily cut off access for U.S. groups, England has many new venues to show off when business events start up.
Canada Ban Impacts Alaska Cruises
The Government of Canada has announced a one-year ban on cruise vessels sailing in Canadian waters, impacting Alaska cruise itineraries.
10 Hotel Openings for 2021
Despite the COVID pandemic, there are many exciting hotel openings and renovations being announced and unveiled over the next few months.
Philly’s Live! Casino & Hotel
With an eye on group business, Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia is slated to open on February 11 in the city's Stadium Entertainment District.
Las Vegas – Open and Optimistic
Las Vegas tourism officials are hoping for better days ahead in 2021 as conferences slowly come back.
Virtual Orlando FAM
All forecasts call for a robust 2021 and Visit Orlando is preparing meeting professionals for future bookings by sponsoring a virtual FAM January 26-28, 2021.
Casandra Matej to Head Up Visit Orlando
Casandra Matej has been hired as the new president and chief executive officer of Visit Orlando.
Destination Canada Ready to Help
While the Canadian borders remain closed for non-essential travel, once they open up, international organizations and delegates will want to experience safe meetings, and Destination Canada can help.
Sonesta Takes Off
All eyes are on Sonesta, which has added more than 100 properties across the country, growing its portfolio by 350 percent.
St. Louis Hybrid Studio Cookin’
St. Louis unveiled the America Center Convention Complex’s new StreamStage: a hybrid meeting studio converted from the Ferrara Theater in a festive way. With a cooking demo for 28 qualified event planners.
Mexico Update
With an eye on the 2020 Tianguis Turístico, the major trade and tourism event in Mexico that due to the pandemic went virtual, the Yucatan Siglo XXI Convention and Exhibition Center had to expand.
New Resort Set to Open at Universal Orlando
Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites at Universal Orlando is set to open, and Loews Portofino Bay Hotel reopens with renovated accommodations.
Newest Vegas Meetings Hotel
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, a new meetings hotel, is scheduled to open on January 15.
Check Out These 10 New Hotels
Despite COVID, there are many new hotels and renovations in the last quarter of 2020 and into early 2021.