Eldorado Resorts to Acquire Caesars Entertainment
The merge agreement is worth a total $17.3 billion, $7.2 billion in cash.
Norwegian Donates New Billion-Dollar Ship
Looking for a corporate social responsibility opportunity? Join Norwegian Cruise Line in Miami this fall for an overnight event dubbed “the hottest ticket in town.”
Buy the Sea Honored by the Direct Selling Association
Buy the Sea became the first-ever travel company to win the Partnership Award from the Direct Selling Association for its exceptional performance in incentive travel sourcing and operations.
An Inside Look at Marriott’s Mastermind
A new pilot program turns planners into masterminds.
Airline Strike Imminent for Catering Workers
Catering workers represented by UNITE HERE have authorized an airline strike in major airline hubs across the country.
There’s Now a Toolkit for Mitigating Travel Bans
Destinations International offers meeting planners and destination organizers toolkits to help mitigate travel bans and boycotts.
Maritz Global Events Launches New Resource for Incentive Planners
A new subscription-based online platform provides checklists, peer advice and other resources for planners.
US Government Announces Cuba Travel Ban
The travel industry is scrambling to comply and adjust to the unanticipated new restrictions.
SITE Releases The Bangkok Manifesto
A crowd-sourced initiative of SITE and non-SITE members, The Bangkok Manifesto is a roadmap for incentive travel in 2019 and beyond.
US Travel Growth Is Slowing
The latest numbers measuring the health of global travel to the US are pause for concern.
Wynn Opens Encore Boston Harbor Resort As Planned
Wynn Resorts will open the $2.6 billion, five-star Encore Boston Harbor Resort and Casino later this month as planned, despite two last-minute potential derailments.
Flying This Summer Could Be a Hot Mess
Airport delays and flight groundings on course to disrupt the summer travel season—and your events.
Health Officials Consider Measles Travel Ban
A rarely used travel ban may be the answer to fighting the spread of the measles—back from the dead—and currently reported in 26 states.
The Meetings Industry Caters to Males & Extroverts, Says New MPI Report
A new MPI report and a certificate program aim to help planners make meetings more inclusive.
