C&IT Industry News

Choose Chicago closed out successful business meetings and promotion of Chicago at IPW 2024, held in Los Angeles May 3 – 7. Leading a delegation of the city’s hospitality, tourism and civic leaders, Choose Chicago laid the groundwork for next year’s IPW, which will be hosted in Chicago June 14 – 18, 2025. Exhibiting partners […]

Credit cards that offer airline rewards could be subject to new transparency rules, following a recent public hearing co-hosted by the Department of Transportation and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The agencies are investigating whether airline credit cards are following through on the offers they promise or engaging in bait-and-switch tactics. They are looking at ways […]

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has reported its first quarter 2024 results. And the results seem positive. Mark S. Hoplamazian, president and Chief Executive Officer of Hyatt, said, “The year is off to a great start with gross fee revenue reaching a record of $262 million in the quarter. Our pipeline also reached a new record, expanding 10% year-over-year […]

Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC  shared its ongoing commitment to attracting international groups at IMEX Frankfurt. “Meeting with event organizers at IMEX Frankfurt allows us to showcase the economic and social impact of hosting events in Washington, DC,” said Elliott L. Ferguson, II, president and CEO of DDC. “Whether […]

Fontainebleau Miami Beach, South Florida’s iconic oceanfront luxury resort, will celebrate one of the most significant expansions in its seven-decade history with the opening of the all-new Coastal Convention Center in Q4 2024. Spanning five stories and 45,000 square feet, this state-of-the-art facility features a versatile, modern design to elevate customized business and leisure events – ranging […]

Next Level Performance, an active supporter of local charitable and nonprofit organizations, is honored to be recognized by the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) as a Company that Cares. The Companies that Care Awards celebrate companies for acts of service and giving back to the community. Through our CARES values of Collaboration, […]

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 […]

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey celebrated the recognition of Newark Liberty International Airport’s new Terminal A as the world’s best new airport terminal by the preeminent global airport evaluation firm Skytrax. The prestigious international industry honor comes a month after Skytrax gave Terminal A its highest rating, five stars, following a […]

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 […]