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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,...
U.S. 2025 Hotel Forecast Downgraded Again
U.S. 2025 Hotel Forecast Downgraded Again
The final 2025 report from CoStar and Tourism Economics lowers projections for RevPAR and occupancy, which average daily rate remained the same.
November 13, 2025
Meetings and Events Industry Forecast 2026
Meetings and Events Industry Forecast 2026
While still contending with the economic and geopolitical uncertainties that have marked 2025, planners are largely optimistic for the year to come.
November 4, 2025
How the Government Shutdown is Affecting Travel
How the Government Shutdown is Affecting Travel
Kevin Hinton of the U.S. Travel Association addresses the effects of long wait times, flight delays and more in this IMEX America interview.
October 14, 2025
IMEX America 2025 Draws Record Attendance
IMEX America 2025 Draws Record Attendance
The meetings trade show, held Oct. 7-9 in Las Vegas, attracted more than 17,000 global participants.
October 10, 2025
Shutdown Has Cost the U.S. Travel Economy $1 Billion So Far
Shutdown Has Cost the U.S. Travel Economy $1 Billion So Far
The U.S. Travel Association is tracking the real-time impact of the shutdown, which also is causing flight delays and longer security lines at airports.
October 9, 2025
DMC Powerhouses Announce New Name After Merger
DMC Powerhouses Announce New Name After Merger
The 360 Destination Group and CSI have combined to create the Cohera destination management company.
October 8, 2025
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