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Contour is a new all-day gastrolounge.

Ritz-Carlton New York Unveils its Transformation

The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park has unveiled its recent transformation.
Peninsula Manila in midst of renovation

Peninsula Manila Upgrades and Art in Resonance Travels Globally

Peninsula Manila Hotel renovates and Art in Resonance, a brand-wide initiative, has kicked off.
On-demand helicopter rides becoming a reality.

Airport Rideshares Take to the Skies

Helicopter service from a variety of airports is on the rise, with several companies offering limited service in major cities around the world.
Conrad Hilton to be built in Nashville.

Two New Luxury Hotels Coming to Nashville

Nashville may be best known for its music scene, but soon it will be known for luxury hotels as well.
Delta to elevate main cabin experience on international flights.

Delta to Elevate Main Cabin Experience on International Flights

Debuting in November on Delta, free welcome aboard Bellinis, hot towel service, premium appetizers, and larger bistro-style entrees will be the norm on the reinvented international main cabin experience.
Asbury Ocean Club opens.

Asbury Ocean Club Hotel Opens

The Jersey Shore’s first luxury five-star boutique hotel, Asbury Ocean Club Hotel, set in Asbury Park, NJ, just 70 minutes from New York City, is officially open. The 54-room oceanfront boutique hotel on the...
UK focuses on remaining globally competitive in attracting international tourism.

UK Commits to Support, Grow Events Industry

Prime Minister Theresa May recently announced a public/private tourism sector deal that includes a major push to grow international events, laid out in the International Business Events Action Plan 2019-2025. Last year around 38...
IMEX America 2018

This Year’s IMEX America to Focus on the “What If”

The largest meetings industry trade show in the U.S., IMEX America, will be bigger than ever when it kicks off in a little more than two months.
Pier One Sydney Harbour

Autograph Collection Hotels Adding 16 Properties By End of July

By the end of this month, Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s portfolio of more than 170 independent hotels and resorts around the world, will add 16 properties to its global portfolio.
Four Seasons

Philadelphia’s New Four Seasons to Crown the City’s Tallest Building

The swanky, new Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia on top of the 1,121-ft Comcast Technology Center, the tallest building in the city, opens on Aug. 12 with 219 guestrooms featuring unobstructed floor-to-ceiling views. Not only...

What Planners Say About Meeting in the Dominican Republic

We asked meeting planners how they and their clients view the recent events in the Dominican Republic.
Michael Dominguez, meetings

A Chat with Mike Dominguez

Upon learning that Mike Dominguez is leaving his role at MGM to take the helm as CEO and president of Associated Luxury Hotels International—just the fourth CEO in ALHI's 33-year legacy—my first impression was probably a lot like that of many others: Will he still be involved in the meetings industry? Will we see Mike any more?
IHG and Sands

IHG & Sands China Announce Macao Partnership

The Venetian Macao and The Parisian Macao are now InterContinental Alliance Resorts, offering new possibilities and perks for MICE events.
Eldorado Resorts and Caesars Entertainment

Eldorado Resorts to Acquire Caesars Entertainment

The merge agreement is worth a total $17.3 billion, $7.2 billion in cash.