New Orleans Surpasses 19 Million Visitors in 2024
For meetings and incentives professionals, these numbers speak to New Orleans’ enduring appeal as a top-tier host destination.
Dreamliner Aborts Flight Following ‘Technical Issue’
A Britsh Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner from London to India turned around mid-air Sunday after suffering "flap failure."
Flights Canceled Due to Israel, Iran Conflict
Air travel to Israel and other parts of the Middle East has been affected as airlines cancel flights due to ongoing conflict.
Brand USA May Lose 80% of Its Funding
Brand USA may have a lot less money at its disposal to promote travel to the U.S., which is already taking a hit.
MPI WEC St. Louis Starts Next Week
MPI WEC St. Louis comes to the America's Center next week (June 17-20), drawing an expected 2,500 event professionals.
[Update] Air India Crash: Theory About Cause; 265+ Confirmed Dead
An Air India flight carrying 242 people crashed shortly after takeoff from India's city of Ahmedabad.
Melia Aims to Remove 20+ Tons of Plastic From Mediterranean
This year, Melia has expanded its ocean cleanup program, aiming to collect up to 20 tons of plastic and waste from the Mediterranean.
Countries React to U.S. Travel Restrictions
Trump's travel ban of 12 countries took effect today, triggering comments from a few nations on the list and some that aren't.
Military Parade Expected to Disrupt Flights
During the military parade, all commercial arrivals and departures will be suspended at DCA, affecting hundreds of flights.
Meeting Planners Face Heightened Hurricane Risk for 2025 Events
Meeting planners play a critical role in attendee preparation during a hurricane season that's expected to produce at least five major storms.
New Plane-to-Rail Service
JetBlue and Brightline partner to offer seamless air-to-rail travel for visitors and residents in the Sunshine State.
U.S. Targets 12 Nations in New Travel Restrictions
The White House has placed sweeping travel restrictions on citizens of 12 countries, predominantly in the Middle East and Africa.
Interactivity Goes Wilde at The Dorian Hotel
The Dorian Hotel in Calgary, themed around Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray, offers guests a uniquely Wilde interactive experience.
Visitation to Las Vegas Drops 5.1 Percent in April
Las Vegas has seen year-over-year visitation decline every month so far this year, including an overall decline in April tourism visits.
