The new EIC Centre for Sustainable Events will be its own digital entity and will focus its efforts on outreach, education, and resources for meeting and event planners. (Special Events)

Organizers have pulled out of the planned AlienStock festival in Nevada, citing concerns over “lack of infrastructure, poor planning, risk management, and blatant disregard for the safety of the expected 10,000-plus attendees.” (CNN)

The event has partnered with the Timeshifter jet lag app, developed with scientists and based on sleep and circadian neuroscience research, to help attendees at its upcoming October conference in Singapore arrive well-rested. (MeetingSpotlight)

An economic impact study by ProColombia and STA Consultores revealed that the meetings industry brought US$2.4 billion to the Colombian economy, equaling 22.8% of tourism’s total spillover in the country. (ProColombia)

On Thursday, the Dominican Republic minister of tourism discussed the country's commitment to tourist safety in the wake of reported deaths. (USA Today)

Collaboration doesn't always mean agreement. It's how you disagree that keeps the team productive. (Inc.)

Planners are starting to embrace their role in addressing climate change — and are moving beyond just surface efforts to preserve the environment and local communities. (Skift)

A recent lawsuit filed in D.C. alleges that consumers are misled into thinking that hotel rooms are cheaper than they actually are. The question is, "Does it have legal merit?" (pcma)

Marriott has revamped its former Meetings Imagined portal, aligning it with the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program and providing a comprehensive tool for event organizers across its global portfolio. (Hotel Management)

The 430,000-sq.-ft. expansion, which will more than double rentable convention and meeting space at the Wynn and Encore on the Strip, is expected to be finished in February, about a month ahead of schedule. (Las Vegas Sun)

British Airways says about 90 percent of services will run as normal Thursday as the airline recovers from a two-day strike by pilots. (BBC)

A strong network is an invaluable career asset. Here are a few things to remember when getting started. (Pocket)