Marriott Bets On All-Inclusives
Marriott is expanding its all-inclusive portfolio through a long-term agreement with Sunwing Travel Group’s hotel division, Blue Diamond Resorts.
England: Re-Imagining Events
While COVID might have temporarily cut off access for U.S. groups, England has many new venues to show off when business events start up.
Human Trafficking News
On the week of the biggest event for human trafficking activity—The Super Bowl—here is an update on what our industry is doing to grow awareness.
Forbes Issues Seal of Approval
In an effort to establish confidence with guests and travel planners, Forbes Travel Guide and Sharecare have created a health and safety security 'seal of approval' to identify properties that have achieved verification.
AHLA — 2021 Business Travel Outlook
AHLA's State of the Hotel Industry 2021 report—business travel is not expected to return until 2024, and consumer confidence is tied to vaccine.
PCMA – Caesars’ Style
An ordinarily in-person gathering, this year’s Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA)’s annual Convening Leaders conference was replaced with a full digital event, with six ancillary gatherings linked to the live broadcast.
New: Global Event Tracker
GES' new Global Event Tracker shows event action picking up in key cities in the Southern U.S.: Atlanta, Dallas, Orlando and Miami.
IRF Industry Outlook Cautiously Optimistic
Even in light of the challenges COVID-19 has caused, the IRF Industry Outlook for 2021 is far more optimistic than might be expected.
President Biden Inspires Optimism Among Travel Leaders
The Inauguration of President Biden and Vice-President Harris inspires optimism to an industry flatlined by the COVID-19 pandemic, but with that hope comes an almost desperate plea for immediate legislative action.
COVID-19 Travel Ban Lifted?
In a last-minute maneuver, President Donald Trump lifts COVID-19 travel restrictions, a measure President-elect Joe Biden's administration has committed to block.
Inauguration & D.C. Hotels
Amidst a global pandemic that has all but flatlined the hotel industry, Washington D.C. hotels are faced with a quintessential dilemma surrounding the inauguration.
Meeting Industry Mergers
There will no doubt be new mergers and acquisitions on the horizon as a result of the pandemic. Here are a few recent important meeting industry ones.
Live From Convening Leaders
PCMA's Convening Leaders attracted 3,500 participants from 46 countries, including a live event with 300 attendees in Singapore.
Entering the US? COVID Test a Must
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now requiring a negative COVID-19 test from all air passengers entering the United States.
