Comfort-seeking Air Travelers Drive Demand for Premium-class Seats
Airlines are adding more “premium-class” type seats in response to surging demand from travelers willing to pay more for comfort on flights.
Meet Well 2023: Healthy Meetings + Meeting Planner Wellness
Meet Well, held last week at Opal Sands Resort, was an equal balance of ideas for healthy meetings and strategies for self-care.
Incentive Canada Raises the Bar
Meeting in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Incentive Canada 2023 was an eye-opening educational event.
IMEX America 2023 — Time to Start Planning
It’s never too soon to start mapping out your show plan for what many consider to be the must-attend show for event organizers.
Climate Change Causing Radical Shifts in Travel Planning
Extreme heat and other effects of climate change are forcing meeting planners and groups to adapt to new realities.
Top Tourist Attraction in Alaska is Melting Away
While tours on Mendenhall Lake and River in Alaska are not currently operating, the damage is confined to the area directly around the river.
The Crisis in Maui: How to Help
Here are some vetted organizations accepting donations for Maui residents and rebuilding.
Maui News: Higher Death Toll, Travel Restrictions Still in Place
96 people confirmed dead in Maui wildfires as travel advisories for visitors and groups get more restrictive.
Survey: Key Meeting Metrics on the Rise
Key meeting metrics, from attendance to the number of events being planned to investment in meeting organizer teams, all are on the upswing.
Maui Wildfires Impacting Upcoming Meetings
Wildfires in Maui have resulted in the evacuation of thousands of residents and relocation of upcoming meetings.
2023 Meet Well: A Preview
Here's what you can expect at the 2023 Meet Well at Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater Beach, FL August 23-25.
Bipartisan Senate Bill Targets Hidden Hotel Fees
A new bipartisan Senate bill takes aim at “hidden” hotel fees and surcharges, with the goal of making them more transparent from the start.
Airline Hijackings Are More Fiction Than Fact
The AppleTV+ miniseries “Hijack” put a spotlight on an aviation security, but this threat has diminished in recent decades.
Incentive Travel Forecast: Strong Demand, Strong Concerns
IRF's Incentive Travel Programs—Expectations & Challenges survey says staffing and service levels are top site selection considerations.
