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Alaska Airlines Opens New Portland Airport Lounge

The new Alaska Lounge features more than 200 seats, including the airline's Signature Loungers, private workspaces and upgraded food and beverage offerings.

People Inc. Submits $18 Billion Offer to Acquire MGM Resorts

People Inc. has proposed an $18 billion acquisition of MGM Resorts International, according to news reports, in a move that could reshape ownership of the gaming giant.

Michelin Guide Recognizes 60+ Orlando Restaurants

Orlando scored big in the newly released 2026 Michelin Guide Florida, earning recognition across multiple categories.

Flightpath: Airlines on the Radar

Trends, routes and developments in aviation: What meeting and incentive planners need to know to plan their clients' air travel.
Meetings Capitalized, a new program from Destination DC, offers roadmaps for unique, experiential events.

Destination DC Launches New Program for Planners

The Meetings Capitalized program offers roadmaps for planners to customize singular, experiential events in DC.

San Antonio Hotels Celebrate S. Alamo Street Reopening

Summer-long programming to feature rooftop celebrations, culinary experiences and wellness activations across two luxury lifestyle hotels.

Prevue’s Event Intelligence Summit: Planning on AI

Prevue's Event Intelligence Summit in Atlantic City showed how AI can help planners streamline workflow while boosting excellence.

IMEX Frankfurt: Cruises are Cool

Cruising is undergoing a sea change as itineraries are being shaped by Millennial and Gen Z expectations.

Super Bowl LXIV Headed to Nashville

For planners, the Super Bowl designation adds another layer to Nashville’s growing appeal as a host destination that blends entertainment, hospitality, live music and sporting events into one experience. 

MPI Q2 Report: Meeting Planners Feeling the Squeeze

MPI's Meetings Outlook for Q2 2026 reveals that event professionals are being pushed to focus on value and experience.

Brand USA Debuts Initiatives to Boost Global Travel

Announced this week during IPW in Fort Lauderdale and IMEX Frankfurt in Germany, the initiatives expand the organization’s existing America the Beautiful global tourism platform.

FIFA’s World Cup Tourism Hopes Face Reality Check

The 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 is expected to boost North American tourism, but visa issues, travel costs and softer international demand could curb its economic impact.

Allegiant Completes Acquisition of Sun Country Airlines

Allegiant has acquired Sun Country Airlines. The transaction closed after both companies received regulatory and shareholder approval. 

ONE | GT Debuts in George Town, Grand Cayman

The luxe new ONE | GT debuts in George Town, introducing guests to a different, exciting side of Grand Cayman.