Industry News

"There is no absolute value in certification. If you are in the market for a job or have growth opportunities at an organization, it's a great way to stand out."

Despite a tough year for airlines facing travel bans and poorly executed passenger relations, Skytrax celebrated the industry’s best by highlighting the world’s Top 100 Airlines in 2017.

Face scanning could become much more commonplace for event check ins and even payment authentication or access control.

Instructor-led and on-demand interactive strength and cardio classes as well as restorative yoga will be available for attendees looking to spend their layovers wisely.

Special event guru Michael Cerbelli wowed the audience at Meeting Professionals International's WEC in June with a hands-on extravaganza featuring his top picks for packing punch with your event. Here are 5 standouts from...

Dubbed The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, the venture will bring the timeless sophistication of the brand to the sea.

The theme of this year's Meeting Professionals International WEC was, "Stop planning meetings, start designing experiences."

"Designing an effective channel incentive strategy needs to reinforce the sales processes, highlight product information and reinforce the sponsoring company’s value proposition. It’s about helping channel partners and their salespeople sell effectively, while answering, 'What's in it for me?'"

Financial & Insurance Conference Planners has five live events a year focused on industry-specific education.

Make sure attendees traveling from the affected airports are aware of the new regulations so that they arrive at the airport with electronic equipment appropriately stored in hold luggage.

Meeting planners report getting turn-downs or pressure from hotels to commit and limited hold times.

If incentive travel in general or a certain destination in particular did not have appeal, the channel incentive program is less likely to succeed.

Some meeting planners, mostly the CMPs in the group, spoke up for the professionalism of the role. Said one: "How about everyone just know you are a Meeting Professional? Why? Because you deserve that respect!"

When the 338-room hotel transitions to the Royal Sonesta brand, it will provide the same luxury accommodations that once hosted the likes of Frank Sinatra and Jimmy Carter back in its hey day.