GDP forecasts, projected tax refunds, falling rents resulting in disposable income are among the factors that point to a steady economic perspective…
Interest in Golf, Focus on Weight Management Signal Changes in Attendee Behavior Trends
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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…
Positive Numbers Point to Steady Economic Perspective
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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…
Managing Hotel Compression During FIFA World Cup
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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…
F&B Pricing Trends to Watch in 2026
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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…
Leadership Drives Human Connection, Human Engagement
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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…
Economic Forecast Points to Strong Finish in 2025
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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…
Lean on Partners to Manage Food and Beverage Costs
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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…
Tune Out the Noise and Seek Out Multiple Sources for Information
- 4 min read
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…
Luxury, Upper Upscale Drive Growth for Hotels
- 5 min read
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…
Macroeconomic Numbers Point to Steady Economic Picture
- 4 min read
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…
Decade of Sports Presents Opportunities, Challenges
- 4 min read
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…
Just Breathe During These Uncertain Times
- 4 min read
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…
