MPI Q2 Report: Planner Optimism Nosedives
Ahead of its Q2 2025 Meetings Outlook report due in mid-May, MPI released some sobering news about optimism.
Major Power Outage Cripples Parts of Europe
A massive power outage swept across Spain, Portugal and parts of France today. Major cities were left in darkness.
MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy Expands Loyalty Benefits
MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy has introduced new ways for planners to earn Marriott Bonvoy points at its destinations.
ASAE Insight Update Reveals Shifting Meeting Attendance
The newest ASAE report illustrates how shifting federal policies are reshaping association meeting attendance.
Nashville News: Sprucing Up for MICE
Fresh from a multi-million-dollar renovation, the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown redefines Music City meetings.
Spain Faces Tourism Backlash
A tourism backlash is brewing in the Canary Islands, as locals warn British holidaymakers to stay away this summer amid rising protests.
Palladium Hotel Group Enhances Loyalty Program for Planners
Palladium Hotel Group has launched Palladium PRO, a newly revamped loyalty program designed specifically for travel professionals.
GBTA Poll Says Business Travel Will Decline in 2025
Resulting from U.S. government actions, a GBTA poll of business travel professionals shows travel decline.
Best Cities for Business Travel 2025
As ranked by Booking.com for Business, the best cities for business travel in the U.S. and globally include some rising stars.
New Airline Rankings May Surprise You
A new WalletHub report ranks U.S. airlines according to 14 key metrics, including everything from price to pet safety.
Amtrak: The Need for Speed
Amtrak has a major improvement plan in the works to add new routes, reduce travel times and increase frequency, making it a sustainable travel alternative.
Transcend Reveals Names of First Two Ships
Transcend Cruises has revealed the names of its first two river vessels, built specifically for the B2B group market.
American Airlines: Bigger is Not Better
Following Europe's lead, are American and other U.S. carriers about to impose stricter size limits on carry-on baggage?
ECA Calls Tariffs a “Significant Concern”
The new reciprocal tariffs are cause for “significant concern” to the U.S. meetings and events industry, says the industry’s leading advocacy group.
