Which destinations saw a spike in searches this year? Google Trends has the answers. (Forbes)

The move marks a major step in the state’s bid to sell off the Hynes Convention Center to fund expansion of the Seaport convention center. (Boston Herald)

Those who are certain of themselves tend to avoid these actions. (Inc.)

As the U.S. contends with its slipping share of the international travel market, a new report from the World Travel & Tourism Council reveals that cities suffer more than non-urban areas from dips in visitation. (Travel Weekly)

From plant-based meats to zero-proof beverages, Whole Foods’ experts predict the flavors, products, and culinary influences that might make their way to your event menu in the coming year. (pcma)

Starting this week, it will be even harder for Americans to visit Cuba as a Trump administration mandate to U.S. airlines to cut flights to nine destinations on the island takes effect. (CNN)

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will be first in the country to resist the rollout of a federal biometric identification program after the Port of Seattle approved a moratorium on some uses of the technology. (The Seattle Times)

The Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta has spent the past 10 years investing heavily in sustainability — and now acts as a blueprint for other convention centers. (Skift)

Our inboxes would be easier to manage if more people followed this rule when sending professional emails. (Inc.)