Prevue Meetings & Incentives

119 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Tennessee Governor and Nashville Airport Propose Renaming BNA After Dolly Parton · Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport announced a proposal to name the airport after Dolly Parton, with her team expressing openness to the idea.
• Industry Week: Dolly Parton Legacy, Nepal Floods, and United Airlines Expansion · A weekly roundup covers Dolly Parton's passing, Nepal floods, NYC tourism leadership, and United Airlines' 2027 expansion.
• Texas Hospitality Leaders Appointed in El Paso, Houston, Austin · Veronica Castro, Luther Villagomez, Travis Breen and others take new roles in Texas tourism and hospitality.
• MGM Resorts Leaders Discuss Partnership Strategies and Venue Innovation · MGM Resorts executives outline strategies for enhancing planner partnerships through service, innovation, and scale.
• Dolly Parton's Legacy Endures in Nashville Despite Her Death · Tributes and tourism remain strong in Nashville following the death of country icon Dolly Parton at age 80.
• Fred Dixon Returns as President and CEO of NYC Tourism + Conventions · Fred Dixon returns as President and CEO of NYC Tourism + Conventions effective December 1.
• Flash Floods in Nepal Leave Hundreds of Foreign Tourists Missing · A flash flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district has left 384 people missing, including 291 foreign nationals.
• BCD Meetings Director: In-Person Events Remain Innovation Engines Despite AI · BCD Meetings & Events director argues in-person conferences drive innovation through human connection, with AI handling administrative tasks.
• Meeting Planners Find Varied Funding Incentives for Corporate and Association Events · Destinations and hotels offer diverse incentives for corporate meetings and association conferences, varying by planner type.
• Hotels Redesign Meeting Spaces to Prioritize Experience Over Traditional Layouts · Hotels like W Nashville and Recess Savannah are replacing boardrooms with design-forward spaces to enhance attendee collaboration.
• United Airlines Expands International Network With 10 New Destinations, A321XLR Debut in 2027 · United Airlines announced 10 new international destinations for summer 2027, including Okinawa, Toulouse, and Ljubljana, using its new Airbus A321XLR.
• Alaska and Delta Launch New Nonstop Routes to Europe and Caribbean · Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines announce new nonstop flights to Athens, Paris, and South Caicos starting in late 2026 and 2027.
• Fairmont Hotels Debuts First Thai Property in Bangkok Sukhumvit · Fairmont Hotels & Resorts opens its first property in Thailand, a 416-room hotel in Bangkok's Sukhumvit neighborhood.
• Meeting planners told to guard against AI contract risks; lawyers outline 8 safeguards · Barbara Dunn and Kelly Bagnell counselled planners to avoid open AI on contracts, recommending closed systems, PV policies, and precautionary clauses.
• Roundup: 12 Properties for Corporate Retreats Beyond the Conference Room · Article lists 12 hotels and venues with meeting spaces and outdoor activities for corporate retreats.
• Clearwater Beach Marriott Launches New Group Booking Incentives · Clearwater Beach Marriott introduces new group offers including points, upgrades, and credits for events booked by September 2026.
• Meetings Industry Sees Rising Costs, New Venues, and Airline Upgrades · The meetings industry faces rising costs while new hotel options and airline upgrades emerge.
• GBTA Forecast: Larger Meetings Drive Rising Costs in 2026-2027 · GBTA forecast predicts larger meetings and rising costs for F&B, production, and travel in 2026 and 2027.
• American Airlines Upgrades Narrowbody Fleet with Premium Seats and 4K Screens · American Airlines plans to increase premium seating to 40% and add 4K screens to its narrowbody fleet by the early 2030s.
• LaPour Partners to Convert Downtown Phoenix Office Tower into JW Marriott · LaPour Partners plans to convert a vacant 19-story office tower in downtown Phoenix into a 340-room JW Marriott.
• Four Seasons Cabo Unveils Casa Del Sol Luxury Event Venue · Four Seasons Resort Cabo Del Sol opens Casa Del Sol, a new luxury event venue featuring indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Ritz-Carlton Chicago Launches Private Wellness Float for Corporate Groups · Ritz-Carlton Chicago introduces a new private wellness experience featuring guided meditation and sound baths for corporate groups.
• Visit Dallas Offers Limited-Time Incentives for 2026 Event Bookings · Visit Dallas announces exclusive discounts and perks for new event requests booking in 2026.
• Royal Caribbean Launches New Corporate Meetings and Incentive Programs at Sea · Royal Caribbean introduces dedicated corporate meeting services and new private destinations for business events.
• Meetings Industry Seeks to Prove Broader Economic Value to Policymakers · BCD Meetings & Events explains how to leverage meetings for local community impact beyond hotel revenue.
• Event Planner Vimari Román Argues Human Behavior Trumps Agendas · Vimari Román argues event professionals must design for human connection rather than just scheduling agendas.
• Celebrity Cruises Promotes Corporate Events as Transformative Sea Experiences · Celebrity Cruises markets its ship amenities as a seamless luxury venue for corporate events and team building.
• Brightspot Acquires Map Your Events to Expand Corporate Events Capabilities · Brightspot Incentives & Events acquires Map Your Events to enhance corporate meetings and event management services
• Moscone Center Installs On-Demand Meeting Pods for Attendees · Moscone Center installs ZenSpace pods to provide private meeting spaces for attendees, enhancing convenience and generating revenue
• Nobu Hotel Los Cabos Launches All-Inclusive Luxury Meetings Program · Nobu Hotel Los Cabos introduces Beyond Inclusions, a customizable package combining accommodations, dining, and events.