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Industry Advocates Hail Legislation as a Big, Beautiful Win

The sweeping legislation signed last week has lots of benefits for the meetings and travel industries, say ECA and U.S. Travel.
Hotel del Coronado's resort wide, multi-year restoration is now complete.

Hotel del Coronado Completes Resort-Wide Renovation

More than six years in the making, a property-wide revitalization of the iconic Hotel Del delivers a wow for meetings and incentives.

French Air Traffic Controller Strike Grounds Flights Across Europe

The strike by French air traffic controllers that began Thursday is causing major flight disruptions across Europe.

Cannes Bans Port Calls by Large Cruise Ships

Cannes, famous for its annual film festival, wants to see cruise ship port calls become less numerous, less big and less polluting.

New Cvent Global Report: Where is Business Travel Going?

Travel and meeting planners around the globe are looking for ways to cut costs, find the right hotels and redefine priorities.
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How Shifts in Federal Policies Are Affecting Business

Association leaders are keeping a sharp eye on federal policies that affect the industries they serve.

Extreme Heatwave Grips Europe, Prompting Warnings and Wildfires

The extreme heatwave in Europe is triggering health alerts, travel disruptions and wildfires in the region. 

MICE Market: Key Trends from May 2025

Knowland by Cendyn data from May 2025 reveals current trends in the MICE market, with growth across the board but booming in some sectors.

The Battle for Seattle

Alaska Airlines and Delta have both just announced new service to Europe from Seattle with service for both due next May.

Spirit Airlines Urges US to Reject JetBlue, United Partnership

Spirit Airlines is urging the USDOT to reject a partnership between United and JetBlue, saying it would hurt the low-cost carriers.

AAA Forecasts 72.2 Million Travelers Over July 4th Holiday

As the July 4th holiday approaches, AAA is expecting a flurry of travel activity in the U.S..—a record 72.2 million Americans.

JetBlue Calls it Quits in Miami

JetBlue is halting operations at Miami International Airport starting Sept. 3, as part of its strategy to eliminate less profitable routes.

[UPDATE] Qatar Reopens Airspace After Iran Target on U.S. Military Base

Airlines grounded or rerouted flights across the Middle East after Iran launched missiles at the U.S.-operated base in Qatar.
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Do Babies Belong at Meetings?

Tech startup founder stirs up a firestorm after posting about being denied entry to London Tech Week for bringing her baby along.