Meetings Industry News

U.S. Travel Survey Underscores Business Value of Meetings

The association has announced a new campaign following the release of the results, aiming to shape business leaders' perceptions of meeting in person.

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,...

New Tariffs Planned for Most Trading Partners

The Trump administration says the targeted countries failed to enforce bans on forced labor, but the move is part of an effort to replace tariffs struck...

Travel CEOs Urge Action on Reauthorization of Brand USA

The executives gathered in Washington, D.C., Wednesday for the U.S. Travel Association's CEO Roundtable.

September 19, 2019

Meetings Outlook: AmEx M&E Predicts Stability, Optimism in 2020

Despite political and economic uncertainty, meetings and events will continue to grow in 2020, according to American Express Meetings & Events.

September 13, 2019

EIC Launches New Sustainability Initiative

The umbrella organization for the meetings industry's new virtual green-meetings center will be a repository for sustainable standards, research education and more.

September 10, 2019