The Middle East conflict has greatly reduced fertilizer shipping, right before spring crops were to be planted worldwide. Come fall 2026, the result might well be considerably higher prices for food in North America’s hotels, resorts and restaurants.

The JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa unveiled in late March a comprehensive renovation of its 115,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, plus a refresh of its 575 guest accommodations.

Formerly the Cromwell Hotel, the 188-unit property has been completely overhauled to deliver an upscale environment curated by restaurateur and TV personality Lisa Vanderpump

The Trump Administration followed through on its stated intention to use ICE officers in airport-security roles starting March 23. The effect so far has been mixed. Here are details.

The association announced in mid-March that its annual summer conference, formerly known as PCMA edUcon, is now the PCMA Business Events Summit.

Security wait times are rising at more airports, while American Airlines’ CEO implores Congress to act right after he spoke at a huge industrial-sector conference.

The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), the unified public policy voice of the U.S. business- and professional-events industry, announced the launch of ECA 2.0 to grow the industry.

Two hotel insiders detail how planners can build event RFPs that get noticed by sales reps and move negotiations toward ‘yes’

In honor of Women’s History Month, we highlight three hospitality-industry veterans who have made their mark in the meetings and incentives industry in Southern California. 

With the Austin Convention Center closed until early 2029, the mega-event SXSW has adapted its format in order to stay in Austin, while a few hotels have joined forces to host citywide business events smoothly.