Major Hotel Chains Debut ‘Panic Buttons’

Major hotel chains are introducing so-called “panic buttons” to help ensure the safety of their workers.And while the term “panic

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U.S. Travel Endorses Visa Waiver Expansion

WASHINGTON, DC The U.S. Travel Association has announced its endorsement of new legislation to help expand the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The

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MPI Announces Advanced Education Offerings

MPI introduced several new education offerings from the MPI Academy at MPI WEC 2017,

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J.D. Power Study Ranks U.S. Airports in 2016

Even with an increased number of travelers moving through airports—many of which are not designed for the volume of people and flights they now

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2018 Year in Review: Risk Management

The specter of active shooters carrying out mass shootings has fallen on the meetings industry after a drumbeat of such horrific incidents in 2018

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Game Changer: Sherrif Karamat on PCMA’s New Project Spark AI Release

AI is rapidly ascending to revolutionize

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Photo of PCMA Spark press conference at IMEX America with Junior Tauvaa and Sherrif Karamat

Google and Microsoft Challenge Hotels in Wi-Fi Debate

While the latest flashy gadgets and technology tend to steal the spotlight each holiday season, the continued debate over wireless access at hotels

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Industry Reacts to Trump Travel Ban 2.0

President Trump signed a new version of his executive order on Monday, March 6, this time blocking citizens of six predominantly Muslim countries

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Caesars Forum Conference Center Breaks Ground in Vegas

Caesars Entertainment broke ground on its $375 million

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U.S. DOS Revises Travel Advisory System

The U.S. Department of State announced revisions to its travel advisory system on Wednesday, Jan

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Proposed Airline Fee Hike Shot Down

WASHINGTON, D.C. A legislative proposal to increase the airline security tax is disappointing and shortsighted, an airline trade group has said,

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Marriott Drops Wi-Fi Blocking Efforts

BETHESDA, Md.Marriott International has dropped its efforts to block Wi-Fi hotspots in its hotels, prompted in part by widespread customer

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APEC Transforms Honolulu

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference, held Nov. 8-13 at Honolulu’s Hawaii Convention Center and the Sheraton Waikiki, lived

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Clear and Travelocity Business Join Forces

Clear, which operates a service that expedites security screening at airports, and Travelocity Business announced a marketing agreement that offers

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Former President & CEO of Visit Indy Dies at 89

The former president and CEO of Visit Indy, Bill McGowan, died December 18 at the age of 89. McGowan served as CEO of what was then known as the

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Toronto's Chelsea Hotel Turns 50

After four name changes and five expansions, the Chelsea Hotel, which opened in Toronto in October 1975 as a mixed residential and university housing

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Key Tips for Seamless Special Venue Events

Taking attendees off-site to a museum, ballpark or other intriguing venue always makes for some memorable moments, but can also pose its own set of

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USTA Reveals 9/11’s Impact on Industry

In an industry conference call on August 24, U.S. Travel Association President Roger Dow shared some key information on the industry’s downturn

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Must-Have Contract Clauses: Leave Nothing On The Table

In the high-stakes world of meeting planning, a watertight contract can make the difference between a seamless experience and a legal nightmare.

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U.S. Travel Commends New Visa Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. The U.S. Travel Association has commended the newly-introduced House and Senate versions of the Jobs Originated through Launching

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