While the 2026 FIFA World Cup is creating compression at hotels in cities where matches are being played, that doesn’t mean that meeting planners won’t be able to find space. Yes, some destinations like Austin and Dallas already had limitations due to convention center renovations, but there still…
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Editor's note: While overall F&B pricing is still up from 2019, coffee and orange juice costs have stabilized as beef prices are increasing. Meeting planners are encouraged to explore menu design to manage budgets in this installment of “Connecting the Dots,” a monthly series with Michael Dominguez…
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A look back at the 10 most read stories from the European ALHI Insider newsletter in 2025. 1. Connecting the Dots: Food & Beverage Costs, Trends 2. Work with Hotels to Manage Rising F&B Costs 3. New U.S. Budget Yields Wins, Losses for Travel, Hospitality; 'Shoes Off' Policy for…
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A look back at the 10 most read stories from the ALHI Insider newsletter in 2025. 1. Charming Charcuterie 2. Connecting the Dots: Food & Beverage Costs, Trends 3. The Surprising Truths About Gen Z 4. New U.S. Budget Yields Wins, Losses for Travel, Hospitality; 'Shoes Off' Policy…
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Population shifts impacting the U.S. Heartland, the Southeast and communities like Salt Lake City will continue into 2026 and require meeting planners, suppliers and hoteliers to rethink deployment of resources. This topic is addressed in Connecting the Dots, a series of monthly conversations with…
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The human connection is at the core of the meeting and event industry. With the emergence of AI, it’s important for leaders to ensure that human engagement stays connected as new business models impact the workplace. This topic is addressed in Connecting the Dots, a series of monthly conversations…
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Editor’s Note: Connecting the Dots is a series of monthly conversations with Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International. The series examines issues in the global economy that will “connect the dots” to be helpful not only in business but in life as well…
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The Topgolf experience is coming to ALHI. Topgolf, the multinational company that combines golf experiences with entertainment and networking at its more than 100 venues around the world, is now a preferred vendor with Associated Luxury Hotels International. The relationship will open…
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Editor’s Note: Connecting the Dots is a series of monthly conversations with Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International. The series examines issues in the global economy that will “connect the dots” to be helpful not only in business but in life as well. Well, my…
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Editor’s Note: Connecting the Dots is a series of monthly conversations with Michael Dominguez, President and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International. The series examines issues in the global economy that will “connect the dots” to be helpful not only in business but in life as well. Well, we…
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