C&IT Industry News

Southwest Airlines Co. reported its first-quarter 2024 financial results (See more here) and has seen a first-quarter loss. Due to this, they announced that they have decided to drop four airports. Bob Jordan, president and CEO, stated, “While it is disappointing to incur a first quarter loss, we exited the quarter with healthy profits and […]

Destinations International (DI), the world’s leading resource for destination organizations, proudly announces the release of its 2023 Annual Report. The report highlights a year of remarkable growth and strategic achievements, reinforcing DI’s role in enhancing the effectiveness and impact of destination organizations worldwide. Key highlights from the 2023 Annual Report include: A record-breaking year with […]

Nestled on the only inhabited isle within the Florida Everglades, the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in southwest Florida is home to bespoke, wellness- centered meetings and group events. Planners can enjoy programming options such as sunrise beach Yoga, Yoga Nidra practitioner-led sleep classes, private ‘Zen Den’ rooms with ASMR elements, nutrition-forward Chef Curated Small Plates for meal services, guided naturalist walks and […]

As the business travel industry continues to show strong indicators toward reaching a spending forecast of $1.5 trillion USD in 2024, the latest sentiment poll released today from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) reveals an industry workforce of experienced, engaged professionals who are leading the way. GBTA, the premier trade association for business travel […]

  Hilton All-Inclusive All Extraordinary. Whether you’re a pro planner or new to hosting events, trust Hilton to help you create a seamless, stress-free experience that dazzles your guests at one of our Hilton All-Inclusive Resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean. Find your Hilton All-Inclusive Stay: Hilton.com/allinclusive All-Inclusive Meeting and Incentives: Hilton.com/allinclusive-MICE Learn more at […]

Hotel del Coronado, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, continues its legacy as a premier destination for meetings and events with a renewed focus on personalized, boutique meeting experiences with the launch of its new “Plan With Ease: Boutique Meetings” program. Renowned for its grandeur and bespoke services, The Del is extending its expertise in […]

Experience the ultimate mountain meeting retreat at The Omni Grove Park Inn, a luxurious resort nestled on 150 acres of serenity in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. With a variety of meeting spaces and venues as well as a wide range of activities such as hiking, pickleball, and wild foraging tours, the resort provides the perfect escape for meeting and […]

There is a new addition to the Fiesta Americana Travelty Meetings & Events resort family in the works in the Dominican Republic — introducing Fiesta Americana Funeeq Punta Cana, a redefined all-inclusive experience. Forget all you know about all-inclusive hotels, and see how unforgettable your next meeting can be. Located oceanside next to our other extraordinary resort, […]

Following an impressive $90 million restoration and nearly a decade of careful planning, Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection and its monumental renovation nearly complete at 24 Public Square in Downtown Cleveland. Beyond being restored to its former glory, the project moves this historic American icon into the future with the contemporary refinements this important architectural treasure […]

Windstar Cruises, a leader in small-ship luxury cruising, is excited to announce the expansion of its fleet with the addition of two all-suite motor yachts, Star Seeker and Star Explorer. The first of the two ships, new-build Star Seeker which is currently being constructed in the WestSEA shipyard, is expected to be delivered in December […]