Articles tagged “meetings and events”

Tourism

California’s Tourism Boss Deploys New Campaign and Celebs to Fill Tourism Hole

Wildfires tarnished the tourism appeal of the Golden State. So Visit California is running a splashy new "Ultimate Playground" campaign. CEO Caroline Beteta dishes on the pivot, her $150 million war chest, and how her team uses famous faces as brand ambassadors.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 weeks ago

California’s Tourism Boss Deploys New Campaign and Celebs to Fill Tourism Hole

Business Travel

Wyndham Lures Businesses to Book Directly With New Loyalty Perks

Wyndham aims to woo businesses to book hotels directly by simplifying the process and turbocharging rewards. The hotel franchisor is betting big on America's infrastructure spending boom.

Sean O'Neill | 3 weeks ago

Wyndham Lures Businesses to Book Directly With New Loyalty Perks

Tourism

Destination Canada CEO Bets on New Promotion Fund, World Cup 2026

Canada's adapting to changes to its tourism sector and relationship with the Chinese market.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 weeks ago

Destination Canada CEO Bets on New Promotion Fund, World Cup 2026

Daily Lodging Report

Las Vegas Saw 20% Increase in Convention Attendees in 2023

Las Vegas saw a significant tourism and economic boost in 2023, highlighted by a surge in convention attendance, international visitors, and major events like the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the Super Bowl.

3 weeks ago

Meetings

Dubai Launches Recognition Program for Indian Meetings Agents

India's growing prominence in outbound MICE presents a significant opportunity that Dubai aims to leverage. The new recognition program targeting Indian intermediaries will definitely push agencies to promote Dubai as a preferred MICE destination.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 weeks ago

Dubai Launches Recognition Program for Indian Meetings Agents

Tourism

San Francisco’s New Tourism Chief Fights ‘Doom Loop’ Narrative

San Francisco has been somewhat of a poster child for urban decay. The city's new tourism chief has a lot of work to do to change that image.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

San Francisco’s New Tourism Chief Fights ‘Doom Loop’ Narrative

Meetings

Q&A: Puerto Rico Pioneers Next-Gen Meeting Experiences

With U.S. business travel demand expected to finally approach pre-pandemic levels in 2024, Puerto Rico is showcasing its rich history, emerging cultural caché, and cutting-edge technological investments to attract a new generation of meeting and event planners.

Skift | 4 months ago

Q&A: Puerto Rico Pioneers Next-Gen Meeting Experiences
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Hotels

Inside Las Vegas’ Newest Luxury Resort and Meeting Space: Watch Video

Designed with both guests and planners in mind, the new Fontainebleau Las Vegas is positioned to redefine luxury for the hotel meeting experience. In this video, Colleen Birch, COO of Fontainebleau Las Vegas, shares how the resort’s personalized approach to hospitality allows guests “to experience luxury on their own terms.”

Fontainebleau Las Vegas + Skift | 5 months ago

Inside Las Vegas’ Newest Luxury Resort and Meeting Space: Watch Video

Business Travel

Hilton Extends Loyalty Program: Reward Small Businesses for Booking Direct

Hilton will simplify its process for booking small events and meetings, too. All told, it's a promising sign that hoteliers are finally taking the pain points of small and medium-sized businesses seriously.

Sean O'Neill | 7 months ago

Hilton Extends Loyalty Program: Reward Small Businesses for Booking Direct

Startups

Habyt Raises $42 Million for Home and Hotel Rental Platform: Startup Funding Roundup

Three tech-enabled property managers — typically less affected by increasing short-term rental regulations — have announced fundraises recently.

Justin Dawes | 7 months ago

Habyt Raises $42 Million for Home and Hotel Rental Platform: Startup Funding Roundup