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The Tipping Point

This is a true story about tipping gone wrong that happened to me long ago at the beginning of my career. It taught me a hard lesson about who to tip and who not to.

Industry Hotel & Resort Companies

Hilton’s Off to College

Hilton has acquired the Graduate Hotels® brand, adding a significant growth opportunity for the global hospitality leader in the fast-growing lifestyle hotel market.

Experts

Left Holding the Bag

Where has that army of service workers that used to staff hotels gone?

Industry Planner Resources

Colorado’s Premier Meetings and Events Trade Show Returns 

On March 26-27, more than 1,000 meetings and events industry planners and suppliers from all over North America will gather at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver for two days of networking, trade show appointments and education at the 2024 Meetings Industry Council (MIC) of Colorado Educational Conference and Trade Show.

Experts

A Personal History of Public Violence

Could the shooting at the Kansas City Super Bowl celebration have been prevented? The short, tragic answer is no.

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.

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.

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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.

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.