When looking for the perfect hotel in a big city, finding the right neighborhood first can make all the difference. In #DallasTX, the Arts District offers a cluster of hotels within walking distance of museums and other possible event venues. #eventprofs northstarmeetingsgroup.com/News/On-Locati…

For those flying in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport over the next several weeks, take note:

A new software update prevented a third radar outage in the last two weeks at Newark Liberty International Airport, when a telecommunications line failed again, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said. The delays continued on Monday, with average backups of more than 1.5 hours. #Newark northstarmeetingsgroup.com/News/Industry/…

Inflation cooled in April for the third straight month, even after some of Donald #Trump's #tariffs took effect, though economists expect #inflation will climb by this summer. Airfares and #hotel prices dropped noticeably, contributing to a dip in numbers. northstarmeetingsgroup.com/News/Industry/…

The vast Gaylord Hotels Pacific Resort & Convention Center has debuted in Chula Vista, Calif. The 1,600-room hotel has 89 suites, a dozen food-and-beverage outlets, a 4.25-acre waterpark and a whopping 477,000 square feet of event space. #California meetings-conventions.com/News/Hotels-an…

Pretty interesting: I heard a spokesperson claim that these air taxi fares will be "about the same as a luxury Uber ride" during the LA Olympics. Will that come to pass?

Looking forward to seeing how this develops -- the global scale of easily bookable Accor Group hotel rooms, meeting space and F&B across brands, countries and sales & catering platforms is ambitious!

The flight restrictions that have been in place at Newark Liberty International Airport will remain in place into June, the The FAA ✈️ announced Tuesday. The interim rule will cap the number of arrivals and departures at the #airport at 28 each per hour. #flightradar #Newark northstarmeetingsgroup.com/News/Industry/…

Bags Fly (for a) Fee

According to the latest Northstar/Cvent Meetings Industry #PULSESurvey, meetings momentum has slowed and planners' outlook for attendance has continued to soften, even as optimism has slightly improved. Download a free copy of the report: bit.ly/3OB8xqa #eventprofs

The #Trump administration directed #immigration officers to pause arrests at farms, restaurants and #hotels after President Donald Trump expressed alarm about the impact of aggressive enforcement. The move follows weeks of increased enforcement. #ICE northstarmeetingsgroup.com/News/Industry/…

The summer season is always busy, as attested by Northstar's calendar. Over the next few months, hosted-buyer events are taking place all across North America, from Rhode Island to the islands of Maui and Aruba. Register now: bit.ly/44v5IQE #nmgevents #eventprofs

When seeking to demonstrate organizations' commitment to corporate responsibility by planning sustainable events, planners must track measurable environmental and business benefits that result from implementing green meetings practices. #Sustainability northstarmeetingsgroup.com/Planning-Tips-…

Are political and economic factors impacting your events? Are you planning any international meetings? Do you anticipate adding more people to your events team next year? Please add your voice to the July edition of our Northstar/Cvent Meetings Industry #PULSESurvey:

The #Trump administration imposed new restrictions on flights from Mexico and threatened to end a longstanding partnership between Delta and Aeroméxico in response to limits the Mexican government placed on passenger and cargo flights several years ago. northstarmeetingsgroup.com/News/Industry/…

According to the GBTA, global business travel spending is expected to hit a record-high $1.57 trillion this year, despite slowed growth and a significantly downgraded forecast due to trade tensions, policy uncertainty and economic pressures. northstarmeetingsgroup.com/News/Industry/…

Last week, One10 announced its acquisition of Whistle Rewards, an employee-engagement and rewards-technology company. Meanwhile, meetings, incentives and events firm Bishop-McCann revealed yesterday it has acquired MTI Events. #nmgincentive northstarmeetingsgroup.com/Incentive/Stra…

Last year, Maritz released its first-ever Climate & Impact Report detailing their 2023 carbon-emissions and environmental-action plan. This spring, the company published an updated report which shows its emissions dropped companywide by 11 percent in 2024. northstarmeetingsgroup.com/Planning-Tips-…

While planners have their pick of properties opening in the United States this year, there also is a wealth of hotels and resorts debuting abroad, including the St. Regis Hotels Aruba, the Mandarin Oriental Vienna and the Nobu Toronto #hotels #hospitality northstarmeetingsgroup.com/News/Hotels-an…

Understanding #ArtificialIntelligence tools can be a game-changer for #eventprofs. Whether you’re just starting to experiment with AI or ready to level up, these on-demand learning opportunities deliver practical ways to apply AI to event-planning tasks. northstarmeetingsgroup.com/Planning-Tips-…