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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,...
BTN Names 2019 Most Influential in Business Travel
BTN Names the 25 Most Influential People in Business Travel for 2019
The winners have had significant impact on the business-travel industry this year.
December 3, 2019
Bob Moore Nancy Novogrod US Travel Association Hall of Leaders
Bob Moore and Nancy Novogrod Inducted into U.S. Travel Association Hall of Leaders
The former Hilton and Travel + Leisure executives mark the association's 99th and 100th inductees. 
November 21, 2019
Brand USA Reauthorization Bill Passes House Subcommittee
Brand USA Reauthorization Bill Passes House Subcommittee
Funding for the destination marketing organization is due to expire next year.
November 14, 2019
Northstar Travel Group Joins CEO Act!on, Pledging to Promote Diversity, Inclusion and Ethical Business Practices
Northstar Travel Group Joins CEO Act!on, Pledging to Promote Diversity, Inclusion and Ethical Business Practices
Fifteen travel-industry companies have now joined the initiative, which has 850 signatories in total.
November 8, 2019
2020 Meetings and Events Industry Forecast
2020 Meetings and Events Industry Forecast
Event planners offer optimistic predictions, despite economic headwinds.
November 7, 2019
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International Inbound Travel to U.S. Continues a Five-Month Decline
Trade tensions are a factor, according to the U.S. Travel Association, and renewing Brand USA is imperative.
November 5, 2019
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