Itinerary
Real Reasons Convention Attendees Aren’t Booking in the Block
A new study analyzes the attitudes and expectations that drive attendee housing decisions — and it’s not always about saving money.
International Tourism Decline: Spillover Effect on Meetings?
A new report reveals that the United States is losing appeal for international tourists, which raises the question of how the country is perceived among international delegates.
How China’s New Bridge Will Boost Business Events
The world’s longest sea-crossing bridge is drawing global attention to Hong Kong.
Business Travel Takes A Physical and Mental Toll
But there are ways to fix that.
Why More Medical Meetings Are Looking at Airport Hotels
With time-strapped health-care professionals as their audience, more organizers are making airports their final event destination.
How CVBs Create Memorable Site Visits
Comments from planner respondents to the biennial Watkins Report show that when CVBs go out of their way to make personal connections with them, it has a big impact on site selection.
3 Major Challenges Facing Travel and Tourism
At the IMEX Policy Forum 2018, World Tourism and Travel Council president and CEO Gloria Guevara Manzo identified three major issues concerning the travel and tourism community.
Convene Survey: What You Like — and Don’t Like — About Business Travel
According to our recent survey, three-quarters of event professionals like traveling for work more than they dislike it. But it’s still not all fun and games.
Proof That Your Event Can Win the Battle Against Room Block Poachers
If you’ve given up hope of defending your housing block, a recent legal decision offers a light at the end of the tunnel — and a legislative proposal in Congress could make suing poachers easier in the future.
A People-Pleasing Green Airport
The executive director of the Indianapolis Airport Authority was invited to tell the world how the airport became a leader in sustainable and clean-energy initiatives.
Business Travel: Do You Connect or Disconnect in the Air?
We asked three PCMA staffers whether they log in or log off on flights — and we’d love to hear how you spend your travel time.
What Will the Future of Lodging Look Like?
Redefining luxury travel and increasing emotional connections with guests are trends to look out for, according to A.J. Singh, Ph.D., professor at Michigan State University’s School of Hospitality Business.