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Turning the Skies into a Mobile Meeting Room

For meeting and event planners, the challenge of keeping attendees connected and productive during travel has long been a hurdle. United Airlines (UA) is poised to revolutionize this aspect of event planning with its rapid rollout of Starlink WiFi, promising to transform the in-flight experience.

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REAL ID Requirement: What Meeting & Event Planners Need to Know

Starting May 2025, it’s REAL ID or go home for domestic flights As a meeting or event planner, ensuring a seamless travel experience for your attendees is crucial. One major upcoming change could impact domestic travelers heading to your events: starting May 7, 2025, all U.S. airline passengers aged 18 and older will be required […]

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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.

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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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DOT Approves Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Merger

The merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines has taken a major step forward, receiving crucial approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). As meeting and event planners gear up for upcoming events, the implications of this merger could offer both challenges and opportunities for travel logistics.

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Southwest Airlines Overhauls Customer Experience

In a landmark shift for the airline industry, Southwest Airlines Co. (SWA) today announced a series of transformative initiatives aimed at elevating the customer experience, boosting financial performance, and driving shareholder value. The Dallas-based carrier, known for its open-seating policy, will introduce assigned seats and premium seating options in 2025, as well as launch redeye flights starting in February 2025.

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Delta’s Response to Global Tech Outage Under Fire

U.S. Department of Transportation opens probe into the airline’s handling of flight cancellations A software glitch earlier this month plunged the world into technological chaos, impacting flights, financial firms, news outlets, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies. In the aftermath, Delta Air Lines (DL) finds itself under scrutiny as the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) launches […]

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Maritz Acquires Convention Data Services

St. Louis-based Maritz, a prominent player in the meetings and events management sector, has solidified its position with the acquisition of Convention Data Services (CDS) from Freeman. The deal, finalized on July 1st, brings together two industry veterans with a shared dedication to the evolving events landscape.

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Convene Debuts Event Space Expansion

Convene, a global hospitality company that designs and manages premium meeting, event, and flexible office space, celebrates its newly expanded venue at 101 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan.  The expansion is in direct response to growing demand for professional meetings and events up to 200 guests.

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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.

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Walking the Tariff Tightrope

The meetings, events, and hospitality industries are facing a shifting economic reality as tariffs on essential materials like steel, aluminum, and gasoline continue their upward trajectory. From escalating construction costs for venues to soaring expenses for transportation and logistics, event planners and developers are grappling with a new cost landscape.

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