Barbara Scofidio

No rooming lists, diagrams, or BEOs — and no responses to her calls or emails — left this planner on edge as her hotel went through a change of ownership just weeks before her meeting.  

Incentive experts stress the importance of a Plan B and C as the geopolitical landscape shifts and costs continue to skyrocket.

New government policies and cutbacks, along with rising costs, have forced planners to rethink logistics and cancel meetings. This may result in some going out of business.

Tariff-driven price increases and international attendee cancellations can cost companies big bucks — unless they’ve addressed these in their contacts.

New research by Skift Meetings shows that planners are grappling with the effects of Trump Administration policies on their events — with 9 out of 10 expressing concern about rising costs due to tariffs.

This dense, brown seaweed, which is experiencing its worst year yet, is already wreaking havoc on beaches throughout the Caribbean.

The Western region of the U.S has always been known for its innovation, and these new and newly renovated properties include a just-introduced culinary concept hotel and the only hotel in the U.S. with on-site flight simulators.

The Incentive Research Foundation’s annual gathering spotlighted industry-defining trends, emphasizing that research is crucial as incentive travel faces major shifts ahead.

From modern convention centers to luxury hotels, the South is leading the way in new properties.

For the meetings market, upscale brands including Shinola, Signia, and JW Marriott dominate the new openings.