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.

From Boston to New York to Miami to Chicago to Dallas and elsewhere, more than 5,000 flights—22 percent of the entire U.S. flight schedule—were canceled on February 23. Another 3,000 were canceled on February 24. Even into February 25, problems still remain for midweek meetings in many cities.

Incorporating brief breathwork sessions into meetings—and persuading attendees of the benefits—can boost their performance on site and everywhere else.

Shelter-in-place advisories and cancelled flights in the resort-heavy destination of Puerto Vallarta had group-program organizers invoking crisis plans. However, flights to the U.S. and Canada resumed on February 24.

As the Milan-Cortina extravaganza wraps up, meetings-industry leaders are driving home the point that technology cannot deliver the emotional and motivational benefits of face-to-face gatherings. 

The federal budget impasse has defunded DHS and TSA. Airport security checkpoints will likely see delays.