Jamaica: Visit With Confidence
Meeting and incentive travelers can visit the destination with confidence and enjoy all that Jamaica has to offer, say Jamaica Tourist Board officials.
Strong 2024 for U.S. Hotels Will Extend Seller’s Market
2023 was a significant comeback year for the U.S. hotel industry and the outlook for 2024 shows continued growth.
Prevue Releases First-Annual Corporate Incentive Trends Survey
Budgets are up, international trips are back and the outlook for this year looks bright, according to Prevue's Corporate Incentive Trends Survey of 382 direct corporate planners.
Meetings & Incentives: Forecast for 2024
Prevue editors and contributors take a look at the challenges facing the meetings and incentives industry, and what 2024 may bring.
Flight Cancellations Continue as FAA Expands 737-9 MAX Inspections
With 737-9 MAX aircraft grounded by the FAA, Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci says between 110 and 150 flights are still being cancelled daily.
Incentive Industry Outlook: 5 Top Trends for 2024
A new report from the Incentive Research Foundation predicts a booming but challenging year ahead.
It’s a Wrap! Prevue’s Survival Strategies Summit in NYC
The 5-star Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue delivered an outstanding luxury experience during Prevue's Survival Strategies Summit January 17-18.
Freeman Trends Report: 2024 Top Challenge Is to Bridge the Attendee Value Gap
There’s a disconnect between what meeting and event organizers provide and what attendees — and exhibitors — really want. The latest Freeman Trends Report examines where the value gap comes from, and how organizers can give participants more of what they truly value.
CES 2024 Goes All-In on AI
CES, the global giant gizmo and gadget show, shattered records in Las Vegas last week. The biggest draw? AI applications for everything from autos to photography.
China Eases Tourist Visa Requirements for U.S. Citizens
Americans interested in visiting the People’s Republic of China now have fewer hoops to jump through in order to apply for a tourist visa.
U.S. Ranks 7th on List of World’s Most Powerful Passports
A new report concludes that the strength of the U.S. passport lags behind those issued by several other countries.
What’s Behind PCMA CL24’s Record Attendance?
PCMA’s Convening Leaders (PCMA CL24) annual conference drew more than 4,000 in-person attendees to San Diego, with another 700 joining virtually. What's the draw? Hint: having Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton on the agenda didn't hurt.
Alaska Airlines 737 Max Accident Causes 100s of Cancellations
A blown-out “door plug” on an Alaska Airlines flight led the FAA to temporarily ground 171 Boeing 737-MAX 9 aircraft.
Turkiye Drops Visa Requirement for North Americans
As of Jan. 1, 2024, North Americans (U.S. and Canada) no longer need a visa to visit Turkiye, which experienced a banner year for American visitation in 2023 and expects 2024 numbers to be even higher.
