Cvent still ranks Orlando as the top meeting destination in North America. That is year 11. U.S. News just ranked Las Vegas the best conference city in the country. Hotel people keep asking which ranking is right. Both of them, depending on what you sell. Orlando wins the RFP.
A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake recently struck a tourism region in South America. In one city center, a multi-story hotel collapsed completely. Guests and staff were trapped. Some people escaped in the final moments. Others did not. Rescue teams worked for days through unstable debris under difficult conditions.
U.S. and Canadian hotel operators face a dual squeeze in 2026. Labor costs continue climbing while immigration policy changes restrict the international talent pipeline that has long filled critical roles, especially in housekeeping, culinary, front desk, and seasonal resort positions. The result is pressure on net operating income, service
The final has been played. The last international fans have flown home. And hotel owners and executives across the 16 North American host cities now have hard numbers instead of projections. The 2026 FIFA World Cup produced strong rate-driven revenue in many markets, but the occupancy story was far
Executive Summary Hotels used to rely on panic buttons as a simple best practice for staff working alone. Now, these tools are becoming a legal requirement. New laws in California, Washington, New York City, and New Jersey show that regulators are getting serious about worker safety. For owners and operators,
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New York City leads the nation in hotel occupancy, but international demand, business travel, and hotel employment remain below pre-pandemic levels. New supply will test whether operators can sustain profitability as the market enters its next phase.