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.
Forbes Travel Names Latest Five-Star Properties
Forbes Travel continues to “verify luxury worldwide” for meetings and incentives groups with its latest ratings.
Many Planners Use Trial & Error to Design Their Incentive Programs
Incentive program owners are largely unaware of the incentive industry and the services and expertise available to them.
Lufthansa Reaches 22 Destinations and Growing
Lufthansa now serves 22 destinations in the U.S. with the inauguration of flights departing from Austin. New flight service is coming from Las Vegas this year as well.
Southwest Readies for Return of Boeing 737 Max 8
After canceling thousands of flights in March following two fatal 737 Max 8 crashes, Southwest preps for the return of the now infamous aircraft.
ICCA Report Reveals the Best Places for Associations to Meet
Every year, the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) compiles data on where international association meetings were held, and the 2018 rankings are in.
Introducing a New Form of Q&A: Conversations and Input
Why, in a meeting of 100 participants, is only one person at a time able to ask a question during the Q&A session? A new form of Q&A, called Conversations and Input (C&I), changes all that.
