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Industry Insiders Report Evidence of Waning Confidence in Live Events

The rise in COVID cases is a setback for meetings, per Northstar's latest Pulse Survey results.

Industry Insiders Report Evidence of Waning Confidence in Live Events
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Benchmark and Gemstone Unveil New Company, Four Brands
The combined hotel management company will be known as Benchmark.
Average Compensation for U.S. Travel Buyers Increases, GBTA Finds
Average Compensation for U.S. Travel Buyers Increases, GBTA Finds
The study shows a moderate year-over-year increase in salary for U.S. travel buyers.
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Starwood's Global Head of Sales Moving to American Airlines
Alison Taylor is taking over global sales at the airline later this month.
30 Seconds to Smart: Where Small Meetings Are Being Held (Video)
30 Seconds to Smart: Where Small Meetings Are Being Held (Video)
We asked planners about some small meetings trends.
30 Seconds to Smart: How Planners Feel About the Online RFP (Video)
30 Seconds to Smart: How Planners Feel About the Online RFP (Video)
We asked planners what they expect from an online RFP.
Dream Hotel Group to Open Seven New Properties
Dream Hotel Group to Open Seven New Properties
The Dream Hotel Group is set to open seven new properties, kicking off with the opening of Dream Hollywood this fall.
30 Seconds to Smart: Where Planners Get Site Selection Information (Video)
30 Seconds to Smart: Where Planners Get Site Selection Information (Video)
We asked planners where they seek out information when picking a meeting destination.
30 Seconds to Smart: The Least Important Factors in Site Selection (Video)
30 Seconds to Smart: The Least Important Factors in Site Selection (Video)
Planners rated these elements the most insignificant to making site selection decisions.
Puerto Rico's El San Juan Hotel & Casino to Undergo Refurbishment
Puerto Rico's El San Juan Hotel & Casino to Undergo Refurbishment
The 387-room Isla Verde property will close for the project, unveiling its new look in early 2017.
30 Seconds to Smart: The Most Important Factors in Site Selection (Video)
30 Seconds to Smart: The Most Important Factors in Site Selection (Video)
We asked planners what's crucial to making site selection decisions.
30 Seconds to Smart: How Terrorism, Zika Is Influencing Site Selection (Video)
30 Seconds to Smart: How Terrorism, Zika Is Influencing Site Selection (Video)
We asked planners how international terrorism and the Zika threat are influencing site selection.
30 Seconds to Smart: The Challenges of Providing Meeting Security (Video)
30 Seconds to Smart: The Challenges of Providing Meeting Security (Video)
We asked planners what types of events are the most difficult to provide security for attendees.