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Hong Kong Shuts Down as the ‘King of Storms’ Approaches

Hong Kong has shut down ahead of Super Typhoon Ragasa, bringing high winds and storm surge to the Guangdong Coast on Wednesday.
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Las Vegas Debuts First-Ever Citywide 5-Day Sales Event

Las Vegas launches first-ever citywide sale with 100+ limited-time offers across hospitality, entertainment & dining.

Cvent Named ‘Best Event Platform’ in 2025

Cvent’s robust AI-driven attendee engagement tools, analytics solutions and deep industry intelligence result in major award.

MPI Releases Q3 Meetings Outlook

MPI's Q3 Meetings Outlook looks at the mounting challenges event professionals face, and what they think is going to happen next.

DOT Ends Delta–Aeromexico Joint Venture

The DOT finalized an order on Sept. 15, terminating the Delta-Aeromexico joint venture, with the dissolution taking effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
SITE Night at IMEX is among unparalleled netorking opportunities for incentive travel planners.

SITE Shines at IMEX 2025

From unparalleled networking to incentive travel education, SITE programming at IMEX offers myriad opportunities.

Caesars Entertainment Launches Planner Wellness Guide

Caesars Entertainment's meeting and events team has released a new guide to help planners integrate wellness into group programs.
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Fabulous Pickups in Las Vegas, Frustrations at JFK

Las Vegas debuts “Fabulous Pickups” at Harry Reid International, while JFK travelers face new rideshare hurdles.

New Rules for Power Banks at 35,000 Feet

Powering up on international flights? You may get shut down by new rules regarding potentially hazardous power banks.

Israeli Airstrike on Qatar: Ripple Effects on Gulf Tourism

The Israeli airstrike on Qatar sent shockwaves through the region and raised questions about regional stability.
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Business Travel Gets Shorter, More Purposeful

Business travel is no longer the default — according to new research, business travelers are becoming more selective to ensure every trip counts.

JetBlue Expands Service from Fort Lauderdale with New & Seasonal Routes

JetBlue is set to expand its presence at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport this winter, announcing new nonstop routes.

Brand USA Cuts Staff Following Federal Budget Cuts

After seeing its funding cut by 80%, Brand USA has cut 15% of its staff and dropped its streaming services.

Trump Drops Plan for Flight Delay Compensation

The Trump administration has rolled back a Biden-era protection, nixing a compensation requirement for airline delays and cancellations.