Wynn Opens Encore Boston Harbor Resort As Planned
Wynn Resorts will open the $2.6 billion, five-star Encore Boston Harbor Resort and Casino later this month as planned, despite two last-minute potential derailments.
Flying This Summer Could Be a Hot Mess
Airport delays and flight groundings on course to disrupt the summer travel season—and your events.
Health Officials Consider Measles Travel Ban
A rarely used travel ban may be the answer to fighting the spread of the measles—back from the dead—and currently reported in 26 states.
The Meetings Industry Caters to Males & Extroverts, Says New MPI Report
A new MPI report and a certificate program aim to help planners make meetings more inclusive.
Forbes Travel Names Latest Five-Star Properties
Forbes Travel continues to “verify luxury worldwide” for meetings and incentives groups with its latest ratings.
Many Planners Use Trial & Error to Design Their Incentive Programs
Incentive program owners are largely unaware of the incentive industry and the services and expertise available to them.
Lufthansa Reaches 22 Destinations and Growing
Lufthansa now serves 22 destinations in the U.S. with the inauguration of flights departing from Austin. New flight service is coming from Las Vegas this year as well.
Grand Re-opening of Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
The Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas has reopened following a $150 million renovation and expansion.
Southwest Readies for Return of Boeing 737 Max 8
After canceling thousands of flights in March following two fatal 737 Max 8 crashes, Southwest preps for the return of the now infamous aircraft.
Marriott’s Reimagining of the Sheraton Brand Begins in Phoenix
Marriott’s on a mission to revamp all 450 Sheraton hotels—beginning with the Sheraton Grand Phoenix.
Taco Bell Adds Pop-Up Hotel to Its Menu
Dubbed a "tacoasis" in the desert, the fast-food chain will debut The Bell: A Taco Bell Hotel and Resort in Palm Springs this August.
ICCA Report Reveals the Best Places for Associations to Meet
Every year, the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) compiles data on where international association meetings were held, and the 2018 rankings are in.
Introducing a New Form of Q&A: Conversations and Input
Why, in a meeting of 100 participants, is only one person at a time able to ask a question during the Q&A session? A new form of Q&A, called Conversations and Input (C&I), changes all that.
Las Vegas Gives Green Light to Cannabis Lounges
Groups will soon be able to book off-site events at these upcoming cannabis lounges.













