Human Trafficking & Meetings: One Planner’s Efforts
"Our hope is that we can begin next steps and grow this grass roots conversation to create some solid information, training and more."
4 Trends in Automotive Incentives
With ample budgets and worldly travelers, and free from the regulatory restrictions faced by pharma and financial, this sector can be more...creative.
Planners May Have to Say Goodbye to Long-distance Train Routes
Currently, 23 states (and more than 500 communities) are only served with long-distance trains and would therefore have no passenger rail under the new administration’s proposal.
Hyatt Plans to Double Hyatt Centric Brand by 2019
"Since its launch in 2015, the Hyatt Centric brand has proven to be one of our fastest-growing lifestyle brands.”
Luxury Hotel Market to Reach $20 Billion by 2022
The rise in number of business travelers and change in customer lifestyles have really fueled the demand for luxury stays.
Does a CMP Help Get You Hired?
How important is having a CMP when planners go through the hiring process? We asked 5 members of our editorial advisory board their opinions.
Cvent Reveals 2017 Lists of Top Meeting Hotels
With the new APAC list, seven out of the top 10 meeting hotels from the region are from Singapore, while the other three are located in Sydney.
5 Meetings Industry Events You Shouldn’t Miss This Year
The meetings industry's major convention, IMEX 2016 attracted 3,250 exhibiting companies and 3,216 hosted buyers from 60 countries.
One Airline Finds Work-around to TSA’s 9-Airline Electronics Ban
The reason behind the restriction is that terrorists could smuggle explosive devices in the consumer items, although officials wouldn’t disclose why it was safer to have electronics in cargo instead of in the cabin.
Pigs, Aquariums & Airport Amenities Ease Travel Stress
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) welcomed LiLou, the first known airport therapy pig in the U.S.
Silversea Cruises to Transform Its Signature Silver Cloud Ship
“Corporations are always seeking new and innovative ways to inspire their top performers and distributors."
Are Hidden Travel Fees Taking a Bite Out of Your Planning Budget?
Hidden travel fees are on the rise from every direction, with recent estimates from IdeaWorks showing a near $68 billion annual profit for global airlines just from ancillary fees.
Life Without Uber and Lyft: One City’s Story
Last year, the City of Austin started requiring ride-hailing companies, both ride-share companies and taxis, to fingerprint its drivers, and both Uber and Lyft pulled out in protest.
GBTA Poll Shows Travel Ban Will Affect U.S. Meetings
Not only do travel professionals see the ban affecting tourism to the U.S., but also having the potential to affect American travelers abroad.
