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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,...
Meetings and Events Industry Forecast 2025
Meetings and Events Industry Forecast 2025
Planners are looking ahead with optimism as rising costs are expected to moderate in the coming year.
November 6, 2024
Encore Rolls Out Unique Workforce Benefits to Retain Talent
Encore Rolls Out Unique Workforce Benefits to Retain Talent
CEO Ben Erwin discusses how the event production giant is banking on these innovative strategies to improve consistency across customer experiences, too.
November 1, 2024
An Historic Election Result Would Drive Visitors to Washington, D.C.
An Historic Election Result Would Drive Visitors to Washington, D.C.
If the United States elects its first female president, people will flock to the nation’s capital, says Destination D.C. CEO Elliott Ferguson.
October 29, 2024
U.S. Officials Announce Strides in Visa Processing
U.S. Officials Announce Strides in Visa Processing
In a White House press conference, the secretaries of State and Commerce underscored the economic importance of international visitors.
October 29, 2024
Top 7 Takeaways From IMEX America 2024
Top 7 Takeaways From IMEX America 2024
Record attendance and a spirit of innovation marked the industry’s largest trade show.
October 17, 2024
Helping Hospitality Workers Impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Helping Hospitality Workers Impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
The Above and Beyond Foundation is calling for donations to fund its urgent-aid program, which will provide $500 grants to industry professionals in North Carolina and Florida.
October 11, 2024
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