IMEX America: New for 2022
Taking place at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas October 11-13, IMEX America will once again bring together all facets of the meetings industry for a worldwide marketplace, education and networking.
10 Worst U.S. Airports for Flight Cancellations and Delays
While no airport can guarantee to get all its flights out on time, some are worse than others when it comes to delays and cancellations.
New Private Industry Group, ELX
July 12th marked the official kickoff of ELX, the Event Leaders Exchange. ELX is a members-only community for, and led by, global heads of meetings and events for some of the largest organizations in the world.
The Latest on Independent Contractors
AB5, enacted in 2019, has put pressure on gig-economy companies like Uber, Lyft and DoorDash who are incorrectly classifying independent contractors, and has implications for a broad range of industries, including the meeting industry.
#EventProfs Community Is Live and Online 24/7/365
Despite rumors to the contrary, it is possible to create an online community that has 24/7/365 engagement.
Cruise Lines Shift Safety Policies As CDC Stops Reporting Cases
After two years of tracking COVID cases on cruise lines, the CDC has ended its cruise line-specific reporting program—and in response, many lines have immediately started loosening COVID protocols.
Is It Time to Mask Up Again?
Once again, meeting organizers are considering—and sometimes reinstating—mask requirements to combat the highly contagious BA.5 variant.
New Bill of Rights for Airline Passengers with Disabilities
A new Bill of Rights for Airline Passengers with Disabilities, announced by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, will affect travel for 70 million Americans.
Incentive Travel Trends: Beaches, Luxury and Relaxation Time Are Top Preferences on IRF Survey
The IRF survey found robust enthusiasm for luxury group incentives and Hawaii as the top ranked destination choice.
Canada Shows Off Its Many Charms at Incentive Canada
Destination Canada's Jennifer Attersall interviews SITE's Padraic Gilligan about what he calls "transformational incentive travel."
Meetings Etiquette for Post-Pandemic Events
Here are expert tips to meet the meeting etiquette needs of post-pandemic events.
Be a Part of Kind July
Kind July is the legacy of brothers Thomas and Stuart Kelly, who both unnecessarily lost their lives. Thomas Kelly was killed in a violent bullying attack, and his younger brother Stuart took his life four years later—both on July 4 when they were 18 years old.
Geoff Freeman Takes USTA Helm
Geoff Freeman, the new president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, takes the helm from longtime leader Roger Dow.
Sustainability a Growing Planner Priority
Meeting and event planners are increasingly asking their venues to provide their social responsibility and environmental credentials.
