Top Industry News of the Week: What You Should Know

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From policy proposals impacting international travelers to evolving attendee expectations reshaping live events, this week’s headlines spotlight key shifts across the meetings landscape. Plus, a Caribbean resort update brings renewed group opportunities to Jamaica’s North Coast.

ASTA is calling on U.S. Customs to reconsider a proposal requiring travelers to disclose up to five years of social media history. READ MORE

Planners are wired to anticipate problems before they surface. They manage moving parts and expectations with precision. But beneath that competence, lives a quieter pattern: hyper-responsibility. READ MORE

Live events are resetting in 2026, with Gen Z and Millennials favoring authentic, local and unrepeatable experiences over polished, digital-first programming. READ MORE

With robust meeting space and beachfront luxury, Princess Senses The Mangrove and Princess Grand Jamaica welcome groups back to Jamaica’s North Coast. READ MORE

 

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