Cvent 2023 Planner Sourcing Report: Optimism and Budgets at New Heights
The Cvent 2023 Planner Sourcing Report paints a picture of surging events — and planner optimism — despite shorter time frames and rising cost concerns that have planners and suppliers both struggling to do more with less.
35,000 Las Vegas Hospitality Workers Threaten Walkout
After months of negotiation, 35,000 Las Vegas hospitality workers have set a strike deadline of Nov. 10 before walking off the job.
The Collective Experience: Making Progress in DEI
The Collective Experience, Tourism Diversity Matters’ 2023 conference, amplified how promoting diversity, equity and inclusion benefits everyone — and that we still have a lot of work to do to realize those benefits.
Now & Later: New Hotels Add Luxe for Incentives & Meetings
What's new and what's next in luxury hotel development and upgrades around the world, featuring some of your favorite brands.
Las Vegas’ New Vision as a Must for Meetings
The Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority is painting a new picture of their city—one of a center for innovation, visionary thinking and business results.
Meeting Planner Pain Points: Inflation, Hidden Fees, Service Gaps and More
Unresponsive salespeople, inconsistent service, escalating hotel fees—working with hotels is forever changed, according to Prevue's meeting planner advisers.
Acapulco Reels in Aftermath of Damage Inflicted by Hurricane Otis
For American tourists and others affected by the storm, the U.S. State Department is organizing evacuations by air and bus from the city.
West Maui to Reopen for Tourism Nov. 1, Cancels Phased Opening Plan
Rejecting the continuance of a phased tourism reopening that started on Oct. 8, Maui Mayor Richard Bissen opts to reopen West Maui on Nov. 1.
State Dept. Warns Travelers About Risks Arising from Mideast War
The outbreak of a Mideast war has the U.S. State Department cautioning U.S. citizens of heightened risk when traveling internationally.
Growth Streak to Continue for Incentive Travel
Incentive travel is expected to continue growing in terms of both number of activities and spend per person. But the focus is shifting as the workforce evolves and costs continue to rise.
This Week’s IMEX America the Biggest Ever
The show floor stats coming from IMEX America illustrate a meetings industry back on a healthy growth trajectory.
Cruise Ship, Charter Flights Aid Evacuation of Americans from Israel
In just a week, the conversation has shifted from, “Should Americans still go to Israel?” to “How can we get Americans out of Israel?”
Coming Attractions: New U.S. Hotels & Resorts
Coming soon, new hotels and resorts in the U.S. will offer creativity and a sense of luxury for incentive and meeting groups.
Warning: Hotel Rates Projected to Climb in 2024
Hotel rates are projected to continue to escalate as we move into 2024 — particularly in major North American convention destinations.
