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Carolyn Dow, front row left, was much loved incentive indusrtry icon.

Remembering Carolyn Dow

The incentive community mourns industry leader and SITE giant Carolyn Dow, who died suddenly while on holiday in Peru.
summit

Delray Beach Summit Focuses on Next-Level Events

Our Next-Level Events Summit gave attendees a glimpse of the possibilities that are open to all of us to take our events to a higher level.
next normal hotels

What’s the Next Normal for Hotels?

The next normal for hotels, according to travel and hospitality experts at McKinsey, will involve improving guest experience, sustainability and workforce satisfaction.
Dreamforce 2023

San Francisco Rallies to Retain Dreamforce

In response to warnings that the giant tech conference Dreamforce is considering taking the event elsewhere because of crime, homelessness and drug use in San Francisco, the city cleaned up its streets. But was that enough?
Brightline

Brightline Orlando Launches this Friday, Sept. 22

Brightline's new service at Orlando International Airport will begin Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, connecting to South Florida.
Luxury hotels in Marrakech, Morocco did not sustain earthquake damage.

Morocco Quake Spares Top Marrakech Hotels

Luxury properties in Morocco's key incentive destination are up and running.
morocco earthquake

Morocco Earthquake Victims: 10 Ways to Help

Almost 3,000 casualties of the Morocco earthquake have been found so far, and thousands more are dealing with unimaginable loss. Here’s how you can help.
Prevue Summits

Check Out Our 2024 Prevue Summit Schedule

The 2024 Prevue Summit Series schedule has been announced, with events in New York City; Orlando; Punta Gorda, Fla.; and Las Vegas.
LGBTQ+

Canadian Govt Warns LGBTQ+ Travelers About New U.S. Laws

The Canadian government is cautioning travelers to the U.S. about new state laws that target the LGBTQ+ community.
Maui

Travelers Encouraged to Return to Maui, Respectfully

Hawaiian tourism officials say groups can travel to the island of Maui but should stay away from fire-ravaged West Maui.

Florida Gulf Coast Confronts Damage as Idalia Menaces Bermuda

Florida's Gulf Coast is dealing with the devastation left behind by Hurricane Idalia, now a post-tropical cyclone and nearing Bermuda.
Premium Seats

Comfort-seeking Air Travelers Drive Demand for Premium-class Seats

Airlines are adding more “premium-class” type seats in response to surging demand from travelers willing to pay more for comfort on flights.
Meet well

Meet Well 2023: Healthy Meetings + Meeting Planner Wellness

Meet Well, held last week at Opal Sands Resort, was an equal balance of ideas for healthy meetings and strategies for self-care.
An exclusive group of incentive buyers and representatives from across Canada gathered in St. John's, Newfoundland for Incentive Canada 2023.

Incentive Canada Raises the Bar

Meeting in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Incentive Canada 2023 was an eye-opening educational event.