Marlene Goldman
First-hand Review: Sands Resorts Macao
Sands Resorts Macao serves as a gateway to discovering this Asian destination’s cultural riches and top-tier amenities.
Global Wellness Summit Moves its Hong Kong Meeting to Singapore
The 13th annual Global Wellness Summit, which brings together leaders of the $4.2 trillion global wellness economy, was slated to be held at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong this coming Oct. 15-17. Though the civil unrest in Hong Kong has mostly been peaceful, the organizers recently decided it would be in the best interest of the delegates planning to attend to move locations. The GWS will now be held at the Grand Hyatt Singapore those same dates.
Resort Fee Backlash Hits Las Vegas
The recent fee hikes by MGM Resorts at its Aria Resort & Casino, Bellagio Hotel and Casino, and Vdara Hotel and Spa are stirring up the conversation.
ALICE Active Shooter Training More Important Than Ever
The ALICE Training Institute offers shooter civilian response training for individuals and organizations, blending an online component and in-person training.
Ten Tips for Emergency Preparedness
In light of a news cycle filled with active shooters, worldwide acts of terrorism, as well as a rise in natural disasters, risk assessment and duty of care need to be top-of-mind for meeting and event planners.
Lawsuit Against Marriott Takes Aim at Hidden Resort Fees
Lawsuit filed against Marriott International for hiding the true price of a hotel room.
Gianna Gaudini’s New Book Uncovers the Art of Event Planning
Google event producer Gianna Gaudini’s four tips for event planning success.
Airport Rideshares Take to the Skies
Helicopter service from a variety of airports is on the rise, with several companies offering limited service in major cities around the world.
Eldorado Resorts to Acquire Caesars Entertainment
The merge agreement is worth a total $17.3 billion, $7.2 billion in cash.
Airline Strike Imminent for Catering Workers
Catering workers represented by UNITE HERE have authorized an airline strike in major airline hubs across the country.
There’s Now a Toolkit for Mitigating Travel Bans
Destinations International offers meeting planners and destination organizers toolkits to help mitigate travel bans and boycotts.
US Travel Growth Is Slowing
The latest numbers measuring the health of global travel to the US are pause for concern.
Flying This Summer Could Be a Hot Mess
Airport delays and flight groundings on course to disrupt the summer travel season—and your events.
Taco Bell Adds Pop-Up Hotel to Its Menu
Dubbed a "tacoasis" in the desert, the fast-food chain will debut The Bell: A Taco Bell Hotel and Resort in Palm Springs this August.