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Industry Hotel & Resort Companies

Marriott International Announces Record Year

At the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) In January, Marriott International, Inc. announced the company’s record year of global signings with 52 percent more organic rooms signed in 2023 than in 2022.

Incentives

City Lights

A new SITE e-Book explores the benefits of urban incentives Choosing between a city destination and a resort area for an incentive program can definitely be a tough decision for incentive planners. Each has its pros and cons. On the one hand, a city incentive offers culture and history, diverse cuisine, vibrant night life and […]

Destinations

Get Stuffed

Unbeknownst to most, quahogging or as some may call it, clamming, plays an integral role in Rhode Island – aiding in the growth of its $5 billion Blue Economy (the sustainable use of ocean resources to benefit economies).

Best Practices

Stop or Go?

How to incorporate U.S. travel advisories into your international site selection process The U.S. Department of State has issued a new warning for American travelers headed to the Caribbean due to violent crime that has impacted the local populations of Jamaica and the Bahamas. The State Department reissued a Level 3 travel advisory for Jamaica […]

Technology

Robo-Staff

Maintaining a balance between automation and human interaction has emerged as a key strategy in improving customer service in the hospitality industry.

Industry Stats

Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport World’s Best in On Time Departures

The 2023 Annual On-Time Performance (OTP) Report which analyses and recognizes the world’s airports and airlines who have demonstrated remarkable resilience, navigating through challenges, and adapting to changing market dynamics, has been released by Cirium, a data and analytic firm serving the travel industry, has released.

Stats

Delta Airlines Tops In On Time Performance for 2023

Cirium, a data and analytic firm serving the travel industry, has released the 2023 Annual On-Time Performance (OTP) Report which analyses and recognizes the world’s airlines and airports who have demonstrated remarkable resilience, navigating through challenges, and adapting to changing market dynamics.

Experts

Party Like It’s 1989. Or ’79, or ’69, or…

Snail mail, the post office, going to the library to find information — guess who's longing for that? Turns out more people than you'd think.

Event Design

Unplugged

New research shows that most people regardless of their age are burned out on the internet and and social media. In fact, many would welcome the chance to return to a time when those things didn’t even exist.

Experts

The Power of Mentorship

Having a mentor can be incredibly valuable for both full- and part-time planners, across various stages of their careers.