Kissimmee to Add $180M Hotel & Convention Center
Known as the gateway to Disney, laid-back Kissimmee is set to become a major player on the meetings scene.
Southwest to Limit Extra Seat Refunds for Plus-Size Passengers
Southwest will introduce assigned seating under a new policy that also tightens refund rules for plus-size passengers.
New Routes to Australia Unlock Big Opportunities for Group Travel
Australia welcomes MICE travelers with new direct flight opportunities for meetings, incentives and group experiences
ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo Imagines the Possibilities
More than 5,000 association professionals met in Los Angeles for the 2025 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition.
CLEAR to Launch eGate Pilot Program at Select U.S. Airports
CLEAR will launch biometric eGates at select U.S. airports, part of a broader push to modernize air travel ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
CDX 2025: What’s Next for Planners?
ConferenceDirect's annual CDX event focused on collaboration, education and forward-thinking strategies for event professionals.
Air Canada Cabin Staff Strike, Grounding Hundreds of Flights
In a move that will disrupt travel plans for 100,000+ passengers, Air Canada cabin staff walked off the job Saturday after pay talks stalled.
Driskill Hotel Renovation Celebrates Storied History
The Driskill, a storied Texas landmark and Hyatt Unbound Collection Hotel, moves into the future with a head-to-toe renovation.
Prevue’s Meet Well Summit: a Cause for Celebration
Prevue's Meet Well Visionary Summit showed planners how to weave wellness into their events as well as their lives.
Cruise Passenger Injured After Waterslide Gives Way
A cruise passenger was injured aboard Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas when an acrylic panel of the slide he was riding cracked open.
Air Canada, Flight Attendants Resume Talks as Strike Deadline Nears
Air Canada and employee union return to negotiations following a strike mandate vote by over 10,000 flight attendants.
A Fresh Direction for the U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism Department
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism enters a new chapter with Jennifer Matarangas-King nominated as Commissioner of Tourism.
U.S. Travel Supports 2028 Olympics Task Force
U.S. Travel launches ASTMEC to partner with the White House on hosting major upcoming global sports events.
U.S. Could Require up to $15K Bonds for Some Tourist Visas
The State Department announced a 12-month pilot program requiring people from some countries to post bonds up $15K when they apply for a visa.
