The 2019 list of the world's most expensive cities for business travel holds a few surprises compared to last year — mostly among U.S. cities. (CNN)

The world's biggest hotel company is betting that factory-built guest rooms are a key to juicing revenue — and helping guests get a better night's sleep. (Bloomberg)

The latest edition of the iconic business event wraps up today in Vancouver. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey discussed how Twitter needs to change and Chobani’s CEO explained why we need an anti-CEO revolution. It featured a cool Tech Playground to boot. (TED.com)

A new survey provides a useful glimpse into the perspective of women who have attended conferences as well as more proof that women are woefully underrepresented among conference speakers. (Forbes)

For its ​17th annual spring fundraiser, Chicago's famous ballet company shook things up in a major way. (Bizbash)

Five creatives from a variety of industries share what they do to combat creative burnout and prevent it in the first place. (Fast Company)

City boosters and tourism officials say the Baltimore Convention Center needs an overhaul to remain competitive and attract bigger groups. (The Baltimore Sun)

Industry officials express concern and disappointment over what is seen as turning back time on Cuban travel policy. (TravelPulse)

The Climate Mobilization Act is a series of proposals that includes forcing the owners of city's large buildings — a huge source of its carbon footprint — to make them more efficient. (Fast Company)

Kim Bennett, who has led local tourism efforts in Vancouver for the past 20 years, will retire June 30. (The Columbian)

Real estate mogul Steven Witkoff is pushing back the opening of a 3,780-room resort on the Las Vegas Strip by more than a year, slowing efforts to complete a partly built casino. (Bloomberg)

It's way past time to dump this ridiculous, trite, and insincere opening line, according to one author. (Inc.)