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Industry News

Enhancements in sustainability, technology and more continue to elevate the state-of-the-art MBCC

The Future is Now at the MBCC

Enhancements in sustainability, technology and more continue to elevate the state-of-the-art MBCC.
Miami Beach

Grand Hyatt Miami Beach Hits Construction Milestone

Meeting planners looking at Miami and Miami Beach for large-scale events will soon have a new headquarters hotel to work with.

U.S. News Unveils Best Travel Rewards Programs, Adds New Business Traveler Rankings

Marriott International and United Airlines topped U.S. News & World Report's rankings of the best hotel brands and airlines for business travelers.

American Airlines Expands Premium Experience at Dallas Fort Worth

American Airlines is investing in the premium traveler experience at Dallas Fort Worth Airport with a new Flagship check-in area, its largest Admirals Club lounge and a grab-and-go area.
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.
FICP SITE

SITE Incentive Summit Highlights Bogata and LATAM

SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence) held its 2026 SITE Incentive Summit in Bogota, Colombia from 20-23 April.
Spirit

[UPDATED] Airlines Step in After Spirit Shutdown

Airlines are moving quickly to fill the void left by Spirit Airlines, expanding routes, increasing flight frequencies and strengthening service to key leisure markets across the U.S.

Sandals Dunn’s River Unveils Louis Grant Conference Center in Jamaica

The newly opened Louis Grant Conference Center at Sandals Dunn's River features approximately 8,000 sf of event space and can accommodate up to 500 attendees.
Middle East

[UPDATED] Air Travel Across the Middle East Thrown Into Disarray

The U.S. and Israel’s strikes on Iran have disrupted flights across the Middle East, with key hub airports closed.

Contour, JetBlue Partner on New Interline Agreement to Enhance Regional Travel

Contour Airlines and JetBlue have launched an interline agreement that expands connectivity for travelers across the U.S. and the Caribbean.
Worth

Victor Diaz-Herman to Lead Worth International as CEO

“Victor has demonstrated the leadership, discipline, and vision needed to guide Worth International Media forward."
TSA

TSA Sets $45 Penalty for Non-REAL ID Travelers Beginning Feb. 1

TSA has announced that air travelers not carrying a REAL ID will be charged $45 starting in February of 2026.
D.C.

Government Shutdown Impacts D.C. Tourism Industry

First it was the troops on the streets; now, it’s the government shutdown that’s battering tourism in Washington, D.C.
U.S. passport

U.S. Passport Drops Out of Top 10

Two decades after the launch of the Henley Passport Index, the U.S. passport has dropped out of the global top 10 for the first time.