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Moving Forward: These Execs are Going Places

Industry professionals around the world are moving up and moving on into new positions that will help enhance the hospitality experience for groups.

A Big Step Forward for Morial Convention Center Hotel Plan

With the passing of two critical resolutions, the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is a step closer to having a headquarter hotel.

Women in Hospitality Introduces Interactive Speaker Directory

The Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance has introduced an interactive Speaker Directory featuring over 700 senior-level women.

Meet Well: Healthier Meetings and a Healthier You

Meet Well has a dual mission: to share ideas for healthier meetings and to inspire attendees to achieve their personal wellness goals.

Ecuador’s “Violeta Tourism” Initiative Empowers Women in Travel

Ecuador's new Violeta Tourism Project aims to reshape the tourism landscape by prioritizing women's roles in the industry.
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Survey: Equal Pay, C-Level Roles Continue to Elude Industry Women

A sneak peek at Prevue's soon-to-be-released survey of 302 women, created in partnership with the SITE’s Women IN Leadership Committee.
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9 Top Summer Olympians to Take Keynotes to New Heights

While this year’s crop of Olympic athletes vie for the gold at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, there also are many Olympians who can inspire your audience to pursue their own version of excellence.

Court Blocks Protections for Air Travelers Opposed by Airlines

Consumer protection from so-called “junk fees” tacked onto the end of airline ticket transactions and other purchases is on the table.

5 Ways Event Planners Can Combat Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is a seldom-spoken-of byproduct of large gatherings of people — including at meetings and events. Here’s how you can help stop it.
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Cost Is Increasingly a Key Site Selection Factor

Cost and value for the money are increasingly important factors event planners consider in the site selection process.

FAA Investigates Delta, CEO Apologizes as Delays Drag On

A bug in a cybersecurity program that led to widespread IT shutdowns across various industries continues to hamsting operations at Delta.

EIC Announces 2024 Hall of Leaders Inductees

EIC has announced its 2024 Hall of Leaders Inductees, who will be honored at the 2024 Global Awards Celebration in October.

Trademark Scam Alert: What You Should Know

There’s a trademark scam making the rounds lately that, while not strictly illegal, could be costly if you fall for it.

Changing Course: Career Moves Making Waves

Whether C-suite or a different beat, these industry professionals are making a career move toward new horizons.