Itinerary

There’s the meeting, and then there’s getting yourself and your attendees to the site visits and meeting destinations. A look at everything travel-related in the meetings industry.

Graduate Hotels’ All-You-Can-Stay Summer Hotel Buffet

The boutique hotel chain took a novel approach to attracting summer guests with its innovative Hall Pass program: a $400 price tag for up to 30 stays.

BY David McMillin June 24, 2019

Study Finds Business Travel Boosts Your Creative Brainpower

The results of a new survey reveal that traveling for work paves the way to more than a new destination — it can lead to enhanced creativity and productivity.

BY David McMillin June 18, 2019

Is Attribute-Based Booking the Future of Room Blocks?

A new report from Amadeus and InterContinental Hotels Group suggests that traditional and generic definitions of room types are on their way out. How should event organizers adjust to meet tomorrow’s expectations about accommodations?

BY David McMillin June 13, 2019

Do Event Planners Saunter or Sprint to the Airport Gate?

Results of PCMA Convene’s recent Twitter poll on how much time event planners allow to make their flights shouldn’t come as a big surprise.

BY Curt Wagner June 12, 2019

What’s New in Travel, Food and Beverage

What food trends and stories should event planners have on their radar? Convene provides a weekly roundup of what’s making news in the F&B and business travel worlds.

BY Convene Editors June 10, 2019

What’s New in Travel, Food and Beverage

What food trends and stories should event planners have on their radar? Convene provides a weekly roundup of what’s making news in the F&B and business travel worlds.

BY Convene Editors June 7, 2019

Industry Organizations Jointly Release ‘Weaponization of Travel Toolkit’

The toolkit provides messaging, materials, and alternatives for event organizers who “have been caught in the crosshairs” of travel bans and boycotts.

BY Casey Gale May 20, 2019

Hospitality Trends? ‘Hold on to Your Seats,’ Says Expert

Some global destinations — including the U.S. — have ‘massive’ amounts of hotel rooms in the pipeline. What does that mean for planners?

BY Barbara Palmer May 6, 2019

Soul, Community, Planet — and a Different Kind of Pricing

A boutique hotel in Colorado is taking an unorthodox approach to room rates by giving guests a say in the final charges.

BY David McMillin May 1, 2019

Despite Brexit, Business Travel to the U.K. Is as Strong as Ever

As regional capitals see a strong increase in hotel bookings, events such as MeetGB are putting U.K. destinations in the best possible light for potential travellers.

BY Lane Nieset April 23, 2019

Real Reasons Convention Attendees Aren’t Booking in the Block

A new study analyzes the attitudes and expectations that drive attendee housing decisions — and it’s not always about saving money.

BY David McMillin March 28, 2019

International Tourism Decline: Spillover Effect on Meetings?

A new report reveals that the United States is losing appeal for international tourists, which raises the question of how the country is perceived among international delegates.

BY David McMillin February 6, 2019

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