What the Hawaii Volcano Eruption Means for Planners
As the Kilauea volcano rages on, fears over what this means for meetings and incentives are revving up for many planners.
IHG Cuts Commissions, Other Hotel Companies Raise Them
InterContinental Hotels Group announced that it will be the third major hotel brand to cut independent planner commissions from 10 percent to 7 percent.
MPI Has Meeting Planning Certifications in Every Flavor
Meeting planning certificates range from Cruise Meetings to Emergency Preparedness to Healthcare Compliance.
Sandals Montego Bay Debuts New Conference Center
A new 3,000-sf conference center at Sandals Montego Bay adds to the property’s appeal for groups planning to meet in Jamaica this summer.
Hard Rock Gets Down to Business With a Number of New Hotels
On the heels of opening new digs in Daytona Beach and its first hotel in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Hard Rock Hotels is set to amplify the Big Easy.
How GDPR Affects Your Data Collection
Moving forward, planners must require that EU attendees actively opt in and offer explicit consent to store and use their data.
Puerto Rico Is Perking Up
Puerto Rico is back in business for meetings and incentives groups. And here are 5 updates that speak to just that.
Grand View Lodge Becomes Minnesota’s Largest Resort
A new 60-room boutique hotel is coming to Grand View Lodge, Spa and Golf Resort on Gull Lake, Minn., as part of a property-wide expansion.
3 New Margaritaville Openings
The Margaritaville brand continues to expand its “5 O’Clock Somewhere” state of mind, announcing several new properties and restaurants.
Mount Airy Casino Resort Elevates Group Experience in New Expansion
Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, Pa., is investing in its future with plans for a multimillion-dollar expansion.
Costa Rica’s Convention Center
A new LEED-certified Costa Rica Convention Center turns the country's sustainability focus toward meetings.
It’s All Movable Greens & Margarita Bikes at Coeur d’Alene Golf & Spa Resort
Every golfer’s bucket list should include a hole on a movable island. And that’s exactly what the 338-room Coeur d'Alene Golf & Spa Resort offers meetings and incentives groups.
Gamers Rejoice with Dedicated Esports Arena on Vegas Strip
The newly opened Esports Arena Las Vegas at Luxor Hotel and Casino just made planning esports events a whole lot easier.
New Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach Basks in the Spotlight
The iconic rock ‘n’ roll energy that characterizes the Hard Rock brand recently found a new spot to jam out: the newly opened Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach.
