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Meliá Hotels Is Pulling Out of Cuba
NewsMeliá Hotels Is Pulling Out of Cuba
Meliá Hotels is closing its operations in Cuba, citing challenges from U.S. sanctions. This decision...
By Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press | July 22, 2026
International Fans Came for Soccer and Experienced More
IndustryInternational Fans Came for Soccer and Experienced More
Will the warm welcome and positive encounters at the World Cup help to counteract the overseas...
By Sarah Raza, Associated Press | July 20, 2026
TSA Nominee Defends Private Airport-Screening Program
IndustryTSA Nominee Defends Private Airport-Screening Program
David Cummins said during his Senate confirmation hearing that the program will benefit the agency’s...
By Rio Yamat, AP Airlines and Travel Writer | July 17, 2026
New Report Shows Hospitality Cut 61K Jobs
IndustryNew Report Shows Hospitality Cut 61K Jobs
Despite expectations for significant job gains at hotels and restaurants during the World Cup, the...
By Christopher Rugaber, AP Economics Writer | July 2, 2026
Brand USA Will 'Recalibrate Resources' to Market the U.S.
NewsBrand USA Will 'Recalibrate Resources' to Market the U.S.
President and CEO Fred Dixon expressed optimism during the summer board meeting despite the deep...
By Michael J. Shapiro | July 18, 2025
Brand USA Adds Four New Senior Leadership Hires
NewsBrand USA Adds Four New Senior Leadership Hires
Angie Briggs, Chris Heywood, Janette Roush and Malcolm Smith will join the organization this month to...
By Elise Schoening | October 14, 2024
U.S. Reduces Passport Processing Times
NewsU.S. Reduces Passport Processing Times
The State Department has committed to a 4- to 6-week timeline, down from up to 8 weeks.
By Lizzie Wilcox | October 4, 2024
ICCA Reveals Destinations With Most 2023 Association Meetings
NewsICCA Reveals Destinations With Most 2023 Association Meetings
The organization's annual rankings of cities and countries are based on numbers from 10,000...
By Elise Schoening | May 15, 2024
ICCA Reveals Top Destinations for International Association Events
NewsICCA Reveals Top Destinations for International Association Events
The latest ICCA rankings reveal the destinations that hosted the most conferences in 2022.
By Lizzie Wilcox | May 24, 2023
Gas, Crude Prices Soar as U.S. Bans Russian Oil
NewsGas, Crude Prices Soar as U.S. Bans Russian Oil
Biden announced Tuesday "actions to continue to hold Russia accountable for its unprovoked and...
By Michelle Chapman, AP Business Writer | March 8, 2022
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