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U.S. hotel occupancy remained flat from the previous week, while the country’s ADR and RevPAR levels were its highest since the beginning of March 2020, according to STR‘s latest weekly data through April 3, 2021. March 28 through April 3, 2021: Occupancy: 57.9% Average daily rate (ADR): US$112.76 Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$65.33 The […]

Carnival Cruise Line is notifying guests of additional cruise cancellations and the extension of its pause in all operations from U.S. ports through June 30, 2021. Booked guests and travel advisors are being notified directly of the cancellations and the options for a future cruise credit plus onboard credit package, or a full refund. To provide […]

U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement on the “Beyond the Blueprint” reopening plan announced by the office of California Governor Gavin Newsom: “The governor’s reopening plan is tremendous news for some of the hardest-hit areas of the economy, especially the conventions and large meetings sector that has been completely shut down […]

After more than a year since in-person meetings and events were abruptly suspended, the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau (PWCVB) launched Meet in RI, a campaign that asks local companies to commit to hosting a future meeting, event or convention in Rhode Island. The PWCVB launched the campaign with support from community partners Johnson […]

The stage is set for an unforgettable 2021 at Mohegan Sun! Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment’s (MGE) flagship property announced an exciting evolution of its partnership with the Miss America Organization (MAO) to continue hosting one of the nation’s most anticipated competitions. For the next three years, Miss America events and finals will take place at the […]

This year’s Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) theme was Meet Safe, recognizing the industry’s top priority of operating meetings and events with health and safety top-of-mind. Atlantic City continues to welcome business travelers safely as we take a clean, safe and healthy approach to move our destination forward, while we also focus on diversifying ourselves […]

Orlando joined destinations, communities and industry organizations around the world to commemorate Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) on April 8, 2021. Led by industry advocacy coalition Meetings Mean Business, the day celebrated the significant impact of business meetings, conventions, tradeshows, exhibitions and events upon local communities. Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings issued a proclamation […]

The Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) reports that group business is slowly returning to the city. In the first quarter of 2021, the Statehouse Convention Center, Robinson Center and the city’s River Market — all LRCVB managed properties — welcomed a combined total of 17,548 patrons over the course of 77 event days […]

The Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau (GPSCVB) launched a new meeting incentive program for groups that book summer events for 2021 and beyond. The Meeting Oasis Incentive includes special offers for meetings held in June, July or August of 2021, 2022 or 2023 at one of the destination’s world-class hotels or resorts. The […]