Hotel Industry Pulse Index Shows February Recovery
Although it suffered a small decline in January, the U.S. hotel industry enjoyed a slight recovery in February, according to economic research firm e-forecasting.com.
Viewpoint: Remain Vigilant, Continue to Champion Meetings
Martiz Travel CEO Christine Duffy discusses what meeting planners can do to support their industry.
Strategic Travel Symposium: Sharp Economic Recovery Will Further Boost Travel, Predicts Economist
The U.S. economy has better than even odds of a swift recovery, economist Bernard Baumohl said at the Business Travel News/National Business Travel Association Strategic Travel Symposium.
Experient Taps Industry Veteran Price as President, CEO
MeetingNews speaks with Experient's new CEO, Jeff Price.
Harbingers of Growth Found in Marriott, Starwood Earnings
Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide in February separately reported signs of resurgence in business travel as they released fourth-quarter performance results.
Your Guide to Green
A user's guide to certifications, resources and what they all mean.
Congress Turns Up Heat on DHS Meeting Policies, Spending
During a February House subcommittee hearing, the prosecution of unconstrained meetings spending and the defense of face-to-face events went live on Capitol Hill.
Ritz-Carlton Vegas Closure Bodes Ill
The imminent closure of the 348-room Ritz-Carlton Lake Las Vegas property, the first closure in the brand's history, marks the latest sign of trouble in the luxury hotel tier.
Citywide Meeting Deals, Concessions Flourish
Planners negotiating for citywide events are garnering deeply discounted sleeping room rates, reduced or free convention center rents and a variety of other concessions.
Research: Meeting Buyers See Budget Cutbacks Ease
The majority of planners expect meetings expenditures to increase or remain flat in the next six months, according to a new MeetingNews survey.