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The Northstar/Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey captures changes in meeting planner sentiment and expectations, and has become an important predictive tool.

June 4, 2026

First Look Research: Getting the Word Out — Where Event Planning and Marketing Converge

This exclusive Northstar Meetings Group research assesses how planners approach their event marketing and how connected they are to the marketers and tech involved.

June 4, 2026

Turtle Beach Resort Debuts in Barbados

The all-inclusive Tribute Portfolio property offers 165 suites and seven event spaces.

June 4, 2026

Meliá to Shutter 15 Hotels in Cuba

Joining Iberostar and Royalton hotels, which are limiting operations on the island, the Spanish hospitality chain will close 15 of its 34 hotels, dealing a blow to Cuba's vital tourism sector.

June 4, 2026

New Tariffs Planned for Most Trading Partners

The Trump administration says the targeted countries failed to enforce bans on forced labor, but the move is part of an effort to replace tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court.

June 3, 2026

Inaugural Global Policy Forum Debuts in D.C.

The invitation-only event brought together global business and professional events leaders, public policy experts and others to discuss cross-border policy issues.

June 2, 2026

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Take the Northstar/Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey

The Northstar/Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey captures changes in meeting planner sentiment and expectations, and has become an important predictive tool.