2020 Looking Good for Meeting Planners and Attendees
Next year will bring good news, according to the 2020 Global Meetings and Events Forecast, which stems from a survey of 550 industry professionals.
IMEX America 2019 Sets New Record
IMEX America reports that an estimated 14,000 attendees participated in this year’s event generating an overall economic impact of more than $20 million.
New Ways for Meeting Planners to Help Combat Human Trafficking
With multimillionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein making headlines for accused sex trafficking and July 30 designated as World Day against Trafficking in Persons, human trafficking is in the spotlight.
A Chat with Mike Dominguez
Upon learning that Mike Dominguez is leaving his role at MGM to take the helm as CEO and president of Associated Luxury Hotels International—just the fourth CEO in ALHI's 33-year legacy—my first impression was probably a lot like that of many others: Will he still be involved in the meetings industry? Will we see Mike any more?
IHG & Sands China Announce Macao Partnership
The Venetian Macao and The Parisian Macao are now InterContinental Alliance Resorts, offering new possibilities and perks for MICE events.
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.
