C&IT Industry News

Club Med, the global leader in premium all-inclusive vacations, is announcing the appointment of two seasoned executives to its North American leadership team: Armelle De la Porte des Vaux has been named Vice President of Marketing, North America, and Ron Gulaskey has been appointed Vice President of US Sales & Strategy. Both bring extensive experience […]

  Peru, a country welcoming you with open arms, offering event and meeting capacity for each destination! Conferences, congresses, & meetings: The professionalism of its people, the cultural, natural and gastronomic wealth will make your event a real success. Incentive travel: Peru offers transformative and unforgettable experiences, ones that cannot be lived anywhere else. National […]

  In the heart of downtown Monterey, California, the Monterey Conference Center offers 85,000 sq. ft. of state-of-the-art meeting space. With 1,200 nearby rooms, including adjoining Monterey Marriott and Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay, attendees enjoy easy access and walkability to the waterfront Fisherman’s Wharf and 60+ restaurants. Learn more at SeeMonterey.com/MCC.

Raleigh, N.C.’s continued implementation of the Destination Strategic Plan is trending upward with multiple major projects in the works, plus new meeting hotels opening soon and under construction. New Meeting Hotels in Raleigh Raleigh’s newest full-service meeting hotel, The Westin Raleigh-Durham Airport, opened in 2023 with 236 rooms in the Airport District. North Carolina’s second […]

  Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, a global premium brand within Marriott Bonvoy, announced that an iconic property in Downtown D.C. has joined the brand portfolio following a $15 million renovation. Completing the renovation in September, the Le Méridien Madison, Washington, DC, is owned by Crescent Real Estate and operated by HEI Hotels & Resorts. […]

  Grand Hyatt Baha Mar  the luxury resort located on the picturesque island of New Providence in Nassau, The Bahamas — has announced new Kosher offerings, packages, event spaces and event manager Events Manager Grand Hyatt Baha Mar announces the appointment of Jennifer Goodman as Weddings & Events Manager. “We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Goodman to […]

It is with profound sadness that the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Americas, HSMAI Foundation and HSMAI Global, announce that President and CEO, Bob Gilbert passed away on September 19, 2024. In July 2024, the organization announced that Gilbert had accelerated his retirement plan as a result of a serious health issue following 30 years of executive […]

The Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown, an iconic property owned by Dreamscape Companies and Centerbridge Partners standing in the heart of Music City, today announced the completion of a comprehensive property renovation. The project marks the beginning of the property’s next chapter as part of Sheraton Hotels’ worldwide transformation of its guest experience. Managed by Aimbridge […]

Every year,  the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announces special per diem rates used to calculate tax deductions for business travel expenses.  On Friday, September 20, they announced that the rates starting October 1 will be $319 for travel to high-cost locations and $225 for travel to low-cost locations. To see more details, click here.  

Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V., a leading owner and operator of all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean announced reservations are officially open for Kimpton Tres Rios, its newest managed all-inclusive property, for stays in early 2025. Kimpton Tres Rios marks an important first for the Kimpton brand, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts luxury […]