UNITE HERE Local 1, which represents Chicago’s hospitality workers union, has ratified a contract with Marriott International. The Chicago union says it has reached an agreement with Sheraton, W City Center, W Lakeshore, Westin Michigan Avenue, Westin River North, JW Marriot and Hotel Blake.

Several major airlines have waived change fees as Hurricane Lane is barreling toward the islands.

MGM Resorts International reached a settlement with the victims of the October 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting. In a statement on October 3, 2019, MGM said it will pay between $735 and $800 million, depending on the number of claimants.

Marriott's $12.2 billion deal to buy Starwood will create world's largest hotel chain.

MPI President Paul Van Deventer released a statement detailing updates to the recently revised CMM program based on planner feedback.