Rio Las Vegas Waives Resort Fees for Groups
Does a groundbreaking new policy at Rio Las Vegas signal a sea change for group pricing?
USTA Makes New Push for In-Person Meetings
Despite a flat 2025, the new U.S. Group Travel Report from USTA says that the sector is poised for a resurgence.
MPI WEC Draws Nearly 1,800 to San Antonio
MPI'S WEC drew meeting and event professionals to San Antonio for reimagined education, experiential learning and community impact.
The 2026 Incentive Travel Index Takes a Deeper Dive
IRF and SITE address how geopolitical risk, AI and the qualifier voice are impacting travel in the 2026 Incentive Travel Index.
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.
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.
