The meetings and events industry continues to find new ways to support planners, elevate experiences and demonstrate the value of face-to-face connections. This week’s industry news roundup highlights a new initiative celebrating meeting professionals, a first-of-its-kind river cruise ship for groups, destination investments and the latest corporate travel enhancements.
Prevue Meetings + Incentives has launched Meeting Planner Appreciation Month, a new annual initiative celebrating the professionals who drive the meetings and events industry. READ MORE
Transcend Cruises has launched MS Connect, a river cruise ship built specifically for charters, meetings, incentives and group events. READ MORE
BCD Meetings & Events’ Jennifer La Fuente explores the growing business value of face-to-face events, highlighting how organizations are using data to measure impact, justify budgets and position meetings as strategic growth drivers. READ MORE
Cleveland is enhancing its meetings landscape with a $135 million Rock & Roll Hall of Fame expansion and the city’s first W Hotel. The developments add new options for groups seeking culture-driven experiences in a walkable downtown setting. READ MORE
Southwest Airlines is enhancing its corporate travel offerings with Business Priority and New Distribution Capability (NDC) connectivity. The new options provide more flexibility and day-of-travel benefits for business travelers. READ MORE
