Meetings Industry News

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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,...
Travelers Without a Real ID Will Now Be Charged $45
Travelers Without a Real ID Will Now Be Charged $45
New TSA rules require air travelers to show an acceptable form of ID, or pay to use an alternative identity-verification system.
February 2, 2026
Meetings Industry PULSE Survey Results
Meetings Industry PULSE Survey Results
The Meetings Industry PULSE Survey, launched in March 2020 at the inception of the global pandemic, captures changes in meeting planner sentiment and expectations.
February 2, 2026
Dubai World Trade Center, Informa Group Launch Live Events Firm
Dubai World Trade Center, Informa Group Launch Live Events Firm
InD now features a portfolio of more than 40 major B2B shows.
January 20, 2026
Marketing Platform Constant Contact Acquires GURU Conference
Marketing Platform Constant Contact Acquires GURU Conference
GURU Media Hub founder Jay Schwedelson and his team will continue to run GURU and the online event.
January 16, 2026
ECA Releases 2026 Public-Policy Agenda
ECA Releases 2026 Public-Policy Agenda
The advocacy organization's goals — tackling international travel, sustainability and more — aim to support the meetings and events industry in the United States.
January 14, 2026
TED Will Move Annual Conference to San Diego
TED Will Move Annual Conference to San Diego
After 12 years in Vancouver, the innovative event and media company will return to its California roots beginning in 2027.
December 3, 2025
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