Industry Updates

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Editor’s note: Art has never been defined as a single narrative throughout the 250-year history of the United States. Along the way, hotels have long been part of the evolving American art scene, starting with Georgia O’Keefe and followed by Jackson Pollock and Andy…

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The global impact of business events is staggering according to new data in the 2026 Global Economic Significance of Business Events Study released by the Events Industry Council and Oxford Economics. The new research shows that in 2025, business events brought together 1.65…

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The hotel industry ended the first quarter with a record-growth period, group business is holding steady, and with top 25 markets performing well, the industry overall is healthy. The second half of 2026 is favorable with the World Cup and the 250th birthday of the U.S. still to…

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While there are headwinds—reaching a peace deal with Iran, oil prices and government funding—there also are positive signs for the economy. Unemployment is steady. There’s an uptick in spending, especially for hotels and travel. Corporate earnings have been…

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With 18 million people in the United States alone on some type of weight-loss medication or plan, and more expected now that these medications are available in a pill form, hotels and meeting planners will need to rethink menus to reduce sugar to enable meeting attendees and…

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Amy Calvert has a call to action for meeting and event professionals on the eve of this year’s Global Meetings Industry Day. Calvert, President and CEO of the Events Industry Council, is spearheading the annual event, taking place on May 6, in which meeting and event…

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Editor’s Note: This story, originally published in April 2022, has been updated for #GMID2026. When a group of meeting professionals in Edmonton, Canada, came up with the idea to have a day devoted to the professional, little did they know their gathering would be the…

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Editor’s Note: This story, originally published in April 2024, has been updated for #GMID2026. On May 6, the meeting and event industry will unite for Global Meetings Industry Day 2026, an international day of advocacy and education designed to spotlight the importance and…

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Editor’s note: The power of face to face is deeply ingrained in the history of the United States. This country, and democracy, evolved in large part because of the ability to come together, to engage in conversations – at times, arduous – to create…

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Editor’s note: For the third consecutive Global Meetings Industry Day, ALHI thanks the industry professionals for their tireless contributions to providing memorable moments for meeting attendees and hotel and resort guests. They demonstrate daily the power of face to face…

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Meeting planners take note of behavior changes taking place among meeting attendees. Consider these factors: the percentage of the population on weight-loss or diabetic drugs is having an impact on food and beverage; golf has experienced the second largest growth rate in history…

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Editor’s note: From lacrosse and baseball to NASCAR and beach volleyball, Americans have created a sports legacy. Sports have been a part of American life, even before the United States was formed 250 years ago. As new sports continue to evolve, it’s big not only…

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GDP forecasts, projected tax refunds, falling rents resulting in disposable income are among the factors that point to a steady economic perspective for 2026. There could still be headwinds, such as assessing the impact of storms early in the year that led to thousands of flight…

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Editor’s note: What would Orville and Wilbur Wright think of today’s modern air travel? Their transformative flight in 1903 lasted just 12 seconds, but was the definitive moment that would launch planes, and people, into the skies where today, global travel not only…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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It’s been a week of wins and losses for the U.S. travel and hospitality industry. The budget reconciliation package passed by Congress and then signed by President Donald Trump on July 4 included vital, sought-after investments in air traffic control and customs…

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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…

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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…

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When hotel guests are invited to look up at the night sky at the end of the night, they likely expect the familiar burst of fireworks. But luxury resorts are starting to switch things up, swapping sparks for more nuanced storytelling with choreographed drone shows that deliver a…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Editor’s note: For the second consecutive Global Meetings Industry Day, ALHI is acknowledging the industry professionals who commit every day to ensuring meeting attendees and hotel and resort guests have a positive experience while on property. They demonstrate daily the…

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The meeting and event industry will unite for Global Meetings Industry Day on April 3, and the most important message about GMID is the power behind face-to-face meetings. “It's really, really important that we remember the purpose of bringing everyone together is to…

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Meeting and event industry professionals will come together for the annual Global Meetings Industry Day on April 3, tasked with raising awareness about the importance and economic impact of business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences and…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…