Vince Alonzo

Industry Experts

Blast Off?

Now, this is what I call a high-end incentive.  Space Perspective, the world's first and only carbon-neutral spaceflight experience company, is on a mission to make space travel accessible to more people than ever before.

Incentives

Marriott International Redefines the Luxury Landscape

Marking Marriott's 500th luxury property with The St. Regis Riyadh, the company's formidable portfolio now spans 69 countries and territories with five new hotels slated to open in the final weeks of 2023 in coveted and emerging destinations around the globe.

Industry Hotel & Resort Companies

The Points Guy Releases Annual List of Best Hotel Openings of 2023

The Points Guy (TPG) released the brand's annual list of the most exciting, newly opened hotels that opened around the world this year. The list of fabulous properties is TPG's longest to date and includes everything from over-the-top jetsetter favorites to under-the-radar tropical resorts and even budget-friendly points hotels.

Destinations

Fontainebleau Las Vegas Celebrates Grand Opening

In a prelude to one of Las Vegas' most anticipated grand openings, Fontainebleau Las Vegas hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Dec. 13, hours before the resort's public debut.

Event Design

World-Class Wellness Comes to Fort Worth

Canyon Ranch, a global pioneer and innovator in destination wellness, has brought its renowned expertise and experience to Fort Worth with the opening of its new Wellness Club.

Technology

AI: A Users Guide for Planners

Ken Roberts is the chief technology officer at GlobalMeet, a scalable, flexible and secure event solution built and backed by event professionals who have extensive experience in facilitating engaging and accessible virtual and hybrid events. We had a conversation with Ken recently to get his thoughts how AI is impacting virtual and in-person events and how organizations can use this tool to enhance an organization’s meetings strategy. Here’s what he had to say.

Best Practices

United Raises Miles for Make-A-Wish

This giving season, United Airlines is encouraging its customers to donate miles to Make-A-Wish America to support efforts to grant life-changing wishes for children who are battling critical illnesses. According to Make-A-Wish, more than 70 percent of wishes require some form of travel. Every donated United airline mile, which never expire, helps children and their families fly across the country to participate in transformative experiences.

Destinations

Air Service to Key West Takes Off

Seat capacity is increasing from several major cities.  Airline seat capacity is increasing on flights between several major cities and Key West International Airport (EYW), which is currently undergoing a major Concourse A expansion to be completed by summer 2025. JetBlue Airways has resumed nonstop service to EYW from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) on […]

Industry Experts

It’s a Wonderful Life — But is it Good Business?

Sure It’s a great movie and George Bailey is a wonderful character. But is he a good businessperson? Or even a good manager?

Best Practices

First Time Meeting Planner Guide

Step 1: Don’t Panic. Step 2: Follow this road map. Congratulations on being tasked with planning the next meeting! This is a great opportunity to showcase your organizational skills and creativity. Here are some steps you can follow to ensure that the meeting is a success: Pre-Meeting Planning The success of a meeting often hinges […]