From a Las Vegas icon celebrating six decades to a new sports-and-music resort opening in Nashville, this week’s roundup is all about big moves in hospitality, travel and events. Plus, JetBlue reimagines domestic first class, new data makes a compelling $3.1 trillion case for bringing people together in person, and Asheville gets a major boost as the PGA Tour comes to town.
From Evel Knievel’s infamous fountain jump to star-studded residencies and Rain Man, Caesars Palace has been at the center of Las Vegas history for six decades. We take a first-hand look at how the iconic resort is celebrating its milestone. READ MORE
JetBlue is bringing its appetite for doing things differently to domestic first class with the launch of BlueFirst. The new experience promises upgraded seats, enhanced dining, seatback F&B ordering and new airport perks when it begins rolling out later this year. READ MORE
Sports, music and meetings are coming together on Music Row as Sports Illustrated Resorts Nashville welcomes its first guests following a major renovation and rebrand. READ MORE
Need proof that business events are big business? New data from EIC puts the global impact in striking terms: $3.1 trillion in total business sales, $1.8 trillion in GDP and 24.2 million jobs supported in 2025. READ MORE
After an 84-year absence, professional golf is returning to Asheville as the Biltmore Championship Asheville brings more than 100 PGA Tour pros to town in a game-changing move for the city’s sports tourism strategy. READ MORE
