C&IT Industry News

Terramar Destinations, a DMC Network company, announced the promotions of Lisa DeLeon, DMCP, to Vice President of Global Sales, and Kate Patay, CPCE, to Vice President of Engagement. “Lisa brings not only a wealth of experience in sales and operations, but a strong presence as a mentor and leader in our industry,” according to Matt […]

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the first phase of opening for Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort, which will offer guests a premium experience in Montenegro’s stunning Kotor Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The property will be the first Hyatt hotel in Montenegro, inviting both domestic and international travelers to embark on an authentic immersion of the destination. […]

This summer, Royal Caribbean Group will set a new industry milestone in alternative fuel use when Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Apex and Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas use a biofuel blend that reduces the ships’ carbon emissions. The biofuel blend is produced by purifying renewable raw materials like oils and fats and combining it with fuel oil to […]

Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia has announced a multi-million dollar renovation of its guest rooms and meeting spaces at the base of Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley, Arizona. As part of the project, more than 100,000 sq ft of meeting areas will be redesigned to feature a pre-function space. The phased renovation begins […]

Global DMC Partners successfully concluded its ninth annual Connection at Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai. The event, which took place May 18-21, 2023, is considered one of the premier educational and networking conferences for meetings and events professionals and draws together a ‘who’s who’ of the industry, from destination experts to top voices in travel […]

  Are you planning your next professional meeting or conference? Arizona has the largest concentration of luxury four- and five-star resorts in the U.S., as well as a multitude of event spaces, conference centers, and venues. Whether you are planning a small or large group event, there is a space perfect for your needs. For […]

  JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, recently unveiled its newest property in Clearwater Beach, Florida, with the opening of JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa. Located along a secluded stretch of what has consistently been named “America’s Best Beach,” the luxurious new beachside property creates an oasis […]

PCMA and CEMA President & CEO Sherrif Karamat, CAE announced the future host cities and dates for Convening Leaders, the association’s annual flagship education and networking event, for 2024-2027. San Diego will host the event in January 2024, Houston in 2025, Philadelphia in 2026 and Miami in 2027. “The business events industry plays a critical […]

Nearly 5,000 attendees from more than 60 countries gathered in San Antonio, Texas, May 20-24 for the 54th annual IPW — the travel industry’s premier international marketplace and the largest generator of inbound travel to the United States. “The thousands of attendees we welcomed this week is indicative of the strong demand we are seeing for […]

The Incentive Research Foundation’s Attendee Preferences for Incentive Travel reports that group incentive travel was considered highly motivating by 91% of North American employees surveyed the IRF. Now in its third year, the study explores trends in attendee preferences, factors in destination selection, and how incentive travel program design can impact employee motivation. “Incentive travel is a […]