There's a growing underbelly of academic conferences that seems like the real thing, but with a reputation for advertising with fake agendas and none of the editorial standards expected by academics. (Technology Networks)
With climate change activists becoming increasingly influential, the issue of emissions took center stage at major aviation industry events in Seoul, South Korea, and Paris last month. (Travel Weekly)
How the world's largest event on gender equality empowered participants, created a community, and drew from the host community. (pcma)
Organizers of the national conference of the Australian Marine Sciences Association held a plastic-free conference for 570 marine science professionals, academics, and students. (The Conversation)
The world's worst travel fee may be history. Mandatory resort fees could disappear if a lawsuit filed this week by the District of Columbia's Attorney General is successful. (Forbes)
While both tourism and business travel continue to grow, the rate of growth is expected to decline sharply according to new research from the U.S. Travel Association. (Skift)
Year-to-date trends show negative occupancy for all but the highest and lowest hotel chains. (TravelPulse)
Ask your attendees about these five critical points in your next post-event survey to garner the insightful information you're truly looking for. (TSNN)
A new report from Responsible Travel argues that the leisure and business travel industries — along with related industries — must step up. (TravelPulse)
The new president and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International shares his perspective on the speed of change, the importance of wellness in meetings, and the challenge of filling service jobs in the hospitality industry. (pcma)
At Digital Entertainment World in Los Angeles, panelists discussed how Gen Z differs from millennials, why activists are the new celebrities, and the importance of collaboration. (Bizbash)
Booking Holdings, which had previously announced it would begin charging hotels in the U.S. commission on their resort fees, has delayed implementing the new policy. (Skift)