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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.
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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.
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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.
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U.S. Still Top Association Meeting Destination

The U.S. still holds more association meetings than any other country, according to the latest ICCA GlobalWatch report. But no U.S. cities made the top 10 list.
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Which U.S. Cities Are Safest for LGBTQ+ Travelers?

The misterb&b’s Queer Safety Index details which American cities are safest for LGBTQ+ attendees in 2025.

Who Won the IMEX Frankfurt 2025 Wellbeing Challenge?

A tenacious team and a solor star topped the leaderboard this year at the IMEX Frankfurt 2025 Wellbeing Challenge.

Miami’s Tourism is Surging

Miami welcomed over 28 million visitors, the most in its history, generating $22 billion in visitor spending and $2.2 billion in tax revenues.