Articles tagged “conventions”

Data, facts, and figures from across the industry reflect a challenging landscape for 2026 — with some bright spots.

Social Offset was developed as an alternative to boycotting holding events in politically charged destinations. But its founder says some associations are now questioning whether to forgo their events at all.

Strong financial results have enabled the second largest German venue owner and event organizer to confidently expand in North America.

A turbulent year for U.S.-Canada relations has seen Canadian cities come out ahead as conferences move north.

CEOs at big hotel brands like to brag about how little they own. Omni is betting that ownership still gives it an edge in design, service, and loyalty.

The Omni brand may have a stodgy reputation in some quarters. But the U.S. owner-operator is an interesting contrarian in how it's asset-heavy and unafraid of building ballrooms.

A new state-wide program predicts six community projects across rural Nevada will tap into the emerging blended travel market, and that convention delegates will welcome a break from the Strip's bright lights.

Nearly two million business travelers attended conventions in the first five months of this year, up almost 900 percent on the same period in 2021. And that's despite widespread international restrictions.

Morocco uses its latest campaign to promote a “true experience” of the destination with a funky twist. However, campaigns such as these need to be backed by tourist-friendly policies.

Omni's strategy for convention hotels is stuffing the ground floor with local restaurants and bars, offering a revenue lift in tough times. But it also costs a lot of money to develop. If you build it, it better be cool enough to motivate local residents to show up.