In Orlando, the Possibilities for Incentive Groups Are Plentiful

Orlando pairs luxury stays, fine dining and unique experiences to deliver incentive trips that reward and inspire top performers.

As Fuel Costs Climb, Airlines Turns to Higher Bag Fees

JetBlue has raised checked bag fees by up to $9 as surging fuel costs, driven by Middle East disruptions, push airlines to offset expenses.

Weekly Industry Update: Top Stories You Need to Know

This week in industry news: Association meetings face tighter budgets and fewer attendees, Alaska Airlines debuts sleek International Business Class cabins and planners are putting sustainability into action for Earth Month.

Caesars Entertainment Launches All-Inclusive Summer Hotel Package

The new Inclusive Summer Package is available at three Vegas properties: Harrah’s Las Vegas, The LINQ Hotel and Flamingo Las Vegas.

A Planet in Motion: Earth Day 2026

More than 5,600 registered Earth Day events will take place across all 50 U.S. states and 180+ countries.

Hyatt Regency Denver Completes $70 Million Renovation

Hyatt Regency Denver invites groups with tranquil, redesigned guest rooms and more than 60,000 sf of flexible event space.
Cover image from ASAE's 2026 State of Associations report

Association Meetings Feeling the Pressure

New data reveals association meetings facing declining attendance, rising costs and global headwinds.

How the ‘Anchor Effect’ is Giving Hotels More Pull

The Anchor Effect doesn’t hold a hotel back, it pulls a crowd forward, says the CEO of a creative agency specializing in hospitality and F&B.

Time to Plan: Where to Host Your Next Meeting

From newly opened resorts to major renovations, these hotels are expanding meeting space, enhancing group amenities and introducing fresh options for planners.

Alaska Airlines Launches New International Business Class

Launching this spring, the premium cabin debut coincides with the airline’s first nonstop routes from Seattle to Rome, London, Seoul and Tokyo.

Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley Offers Group Promo for Events

Available for bookings made through June 30, the promo includes a range of offers, such as a 50 percent discount on meeting room rentals and complimentary room for every 40 rooms booked.

Industry News Update: The Biggest Stories This Week

Policy moves, cultural initiatives and a headline-making hotel debut—here’s a look at the stories driving conversation across the industry this week.

[UPDATE] Senate Approves Funding for TSA

The Senate approved funding for TSA agents early Friday; the measure will go to the House before final approval.

Meetings and Conventions Turn Earth Month Into Impact

The industry has moved past performative gestures. Meetings now embed sustainability into the event itself and how they gather.