UNITE HERE union workers in Seattle and San Jose, California, confirmed they
September 10, 2018
Workers Go on Strike at 26 Chicago Hotels
Union workers are officially on strike at 26 Chicago hotels, with a warning that employees at four other hotels could join the strike at any time.
September 07, 2018
Hotel Palomar San Diego Concierge Astrid Naujokaitis Shares Group Recommendations
Hotel Palomar San Diego beer concierge Astrid Naujokaitis – yes, BEER
September 06, 2018
Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Planners (Audio by Mike Whitney + Lyrics by Marcus Bales)
When I decided to write the September 2018 Friday
September 06, 2018
All in the (Hospitality Industry) Family
It may seem that people come into the hospitality industry from everywhere imaginable, but some folks are born into it. Okay, that’s not
September 06, 2018
Q&A: Kim Peterson and Greg Peterson (Family History in Hospitality)
I went to Seattle for the first time in 1984 to conduct a site visit for a client. At the Seattle Sheraton, I worked with Brian Peterson, then the
September 06, 2018
Q&A: Liz Erikson Marnul (Family History in Hospitality)
I had the privilege of meeting and serving with Liz (then Erikson) on the Board of Directors of the Potomac Chapter of MPI in the ’80s. I view
September 06, 2018
Q&A: Lesa P. Melvin and Jarad Melvin (Mother and Son Working in Hospitality)
When I was preparing to visit Duke University, at the invitation of the Duke Special Events Planners Council, to speak at their education day, Jarad
September 06, 2018
Q&A: Paula Stratman Rigling and Kaitlyn Rigling (Mother and Daughter Working in Hospitality)
Paula has a much better memory than I. I remembered that we met through ASAE, the American Society of Association Executives. Paula said it was at
September 06, 2018
Texas: 2018 Hotel and Event Venue Openings and Renovations
ARLINGTONRecently opened on Aug. 9, 2018, Texas Live! is a new $1 billion-plus entertainment
September 06, 2018
Women play a prominent role in influencing the Texas group experience
Women have contributed influential chapters of the Texas story since day one, from 19th century leaders like Jane Long, the “Mother of Texas,
September 05, 2018
Nearly 8,000 Workers Vote to Strike Marriott
Nearly 8,000 UNITE HERE hotel workers at Marriott-operated hotels in four North American destinations will hold strike votes the week of September 10
September 05, 2018
AHLA CEO Katherine Lugar Announces Departure
WASHINGTON, D.C.Katherine Lugar, president and CEO of the American Hotel &
September 05, 2018
What Would You Ask Trump? U.S.T.A., CEOs Talk International Travel Concerns in First White House Meeting
Tourism industry leaders, including Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel
September 05, 2018
Railway Systems Suppliers Executive Director Michael Drudy Shares Thoughts on Meeting in Omaha
Michael Drudy is executive director with Railway Systems Suppliers, Inc. in
September 05, 2018
7 Unique Off-Site Event Venue Options in Nebraska
The list of great off-site venues for group events in Nebraska is as sprawling as its prairies and as high as its tallgrass.There are many
September 05, 2018
Sangeeta Sadarangani Leads All-Female Business Travel Team Where Safety Is No. 1 Priority
Being the female leader of a travel company featuring an all-woman team of six travel counselors, London-based
September 04, 2018
Marriott Workers Arrested During San Francisco Protest
San Francisco police arrested 75 hotel workers on Labor Day who were protesting outside the J.W. Marriott’s
September 04, 2018
Texas history and traditions anchor memorable group experiences
In November 2017 the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) brought Expo! Expo!, its annual meeting and exhibition, to San
August 31, 2018
Oregon Convention Center Renovation to Increase National Competitiveness
Last fiscal year, the center generated more than $626 million in total spendingA $27 million renovation of the