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Meliá to Shutter 15 Hotels in Cuba
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,...
Hughes Fire Threatens Northern Los Angeles County
Hughes Fire Threatens Northern Los Angeles County
The newest blaze has burned more than 10,000 acres as dangerous winds persist, although the Eaton and Palisades fires are under control. Here's how to help.
January 23, 2025
Meetings Growth in Secondary Markets Exceeds Top Cities
Meetings Growth in Secondary Markets Exceeds Top Cities
Louisville topped the list of all markets in December with an 135.6 percent year-over-year increase in meetings volume, according to Knowland by Cendyn.
January 17, 2025
ECA Defines Public Policy Agenda for 2025
ECA Defines Public Policy Agenda for 2025
The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance, an advocacy group for the meetings industry, strongly encourages policymakers to adopt these measures to strengthen the industry's competitiveness.
January 3, 2025
New Orleans & Co. Reacts to New Year's Day Terrorist Attack
New Orleans & Co. Reacts to New Year's Day Terrorist Attack
The destination marketing and sales organization for New Orleans issued a statement following Wednesday's attack on Bourbon Street.
January 2, 2025
Disney Influencer Dies From Food Allergy at Industry Event
Disney Influencer Dies From Food Allergy at Industry Event
Proper handling of event menus and participants' dietary needs could have prevented Dominique Brown's death.
December 9, 2024
Events Venture Group Completes First Investment Deal
Events Venture Group Completes First Investment Deal
The collective is investing in Quantum World Congress, an international conference about leveraging quantum technology across multiple sectors.
November 27, 2024
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