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New Year, New Resolutions

If you're having trouble coming up with some New Year resolutions on your own, I've taken the liberty of coming up with a few resolutions I think meeting and event planners should commit to in 2025. Feel free to adopt them.

Industry Planner Resources

Taking Off On Time

Despite a surge in air travel demand and lingering industry challenges, airlines around the world delivered improved on-time performance in 2024. A new report from aviation data firm Cirium reveals a global race for punctuality.

Experts

Forget Fruitcake!

The YES Network's thoughtful farewell gifts to their departing radio show hosts offer valuable lessons in corporate gifting, especially during the holiday season.

Industry Hotel & Resort Companies

Say Goodbye to Hidden Hotel Fees

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a new rule aimed at increasing transparency and eliminating "junk fees" in the hotel and live entertainment industries.

Experts

Talking Turkey

As the dust settles on another bustling Thanksgiving travel season, the numbers reveal a striking reality: the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened over 3 million travelers on the Sunday following the holiday alone, setting a new record. Yet, amid this surge of consumer travelers, the meetings and events industry stands at a critical crossroads, grappling with the dual challenges of demand and disruption.

Industry Association News

Frictionless Travel: The Future of Meetings and Events

The U.S. Travel Association's (USTA) Future of Travel Mobility conference brought together industry leaders and policymakers to tackle the urgent need for a frictionless, secure, and modern travel experience.

Industry Planner Resources

Spirit Airlines: Turbulence Ahead

Spirit Airlines, the budget carrier known for its no-frills travel, filed for bankruptcy on November 18. This development has sent ripples through the travel sector, raising concerns about its implications for the meetings and events industry, which heavily relies on affordable air travel for attendees.

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Strange Bedfellows

When their room inventory ran out, the organizers and attendees of the 2024 UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in Cali, Columbia had a romantic rendezvous with resourcefulness. Many of the overflow the only accommodations left in the city: "love motels."

Experts

Unseen Heroes: Share Your Inspiring Event Stories

Meeting and event planners are the unseen heroes behind every successful gathering, transforming visions into reality with their creativity, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Now, it's your time to shine. We're calling on event professionals everywhere to share their most inspiring stories.

Industry Association News

EIC’s Global Barometer Points to Sustained Recovery for Business Events

The Events Industry Council (EIC), a global voice of the business events industry, released its quarterly Global Events Barometer for Q2 2024. The numbers reflect positive momentum for the global business events industry in almost every region around the world.