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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,...
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IMEX America 2021 Receives Sustainable Event Standards Certification
Last year's iteration of the trade show reached the platinum level of global standards for environment and social responsibility.
October 12, 2022
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EIC Releases Study on DEI in the Global Events Industry
The survey shows widespread dissatisfaction among event professionals, particularly minority groups and women.
October 12, 2022
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September Meetings Volume Recovers to Nearly 90% of 2019 Levels
Events in September increased 135 percent year-over-year, according to industry research from Knowland.
October 6, 2022
VIDEO: Meet Geoff Freeman, U.S. Travel’s New CEO
VIDEO: Meet Geoff Freeman, U.S. Travel’s New CEO
The new leader is on a mission to make travel and meetings indispensable.
September 29, 2022
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August Meetings Volume Recovers to 85.3% of 2019 Levels
Business events and meetings in August increased 136 percent year-over-year, according to Knowland research.
September 8, 2022
Does Courtesy Matter When Industry Events Compete for Dates?
Does Courtesy Matter When Industry Events Compete for Dates?
With space, dates and even attendees scarce, a new hospitality trade show is challenging the notion of competitive separation between meetings.
September 1, 2022
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