News from Around The Web
Julie Coker, CEO of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, has been hired to lead San Diego’s Tourism Authority, replacing longtime CEO Joe Terzi, who announced his planned retirement last year. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Regulators want time to work out how to prevent abuse of the technology, though exceptions to the ban could be made for security projects as well as research and development. (BBC)
Following an outbreak of a new virus in China, the CDC is taking a proactive approach to screening inbound air passengers. (The New York Times)
U.S. Travel will implement a new educational program, additional booth options, an upgraded press conference format, and more networking time to bring attendees together. (TravelPulse)
Dubai's ability to build a reputation for itself as a medical tourism hub in the Middle East has provided some much-needed support for the city's travel sector. (Skift)
Leading effective office meetings is part science and part art. (Forbes)
Britain is scheduled to leave the European Union on Jan. 31. Here’s what will change for travelers — and what won’t. (The New York Times)
From politics and climate change to virtual events and emerging technology, here's what 11 top industry professionals think will have the biggest effect on events this year. (Bizbash)
Hilton is bolstering its presence in the lifestyle space with the launch of Tempo by Hilton, a limited-service concept that targets a demographic the company has dubbed "modern achievers." (TravelPulse)
Raising fares is relatively hard for airlines. Raising fees, on the other hand, tends to work out reasonably well. (Paxex.Aero)
The property is the first-ever Harrah’s casino, opening as a bingo parlor in 1937. (Travel Weekly)
There are as many reasons for unpunctuality as there are habitually tardy people — and the underlying reasons can be complex. (The Guardian)