New business, industry predictions and fresh ideas all came together at the 15th edition of IMEX America this week. More than 17,800 participants gathered at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, including over 6,000 buyers, 4,800 of whom were hosted. The biggest-ever edition…
Raffles The Red Sea debuted this week. The 168-key luxury property is located on the northwestern shores of Shura Island, Saudi Arabia. “The opening of Raffles The Red Sea marks an exciting new chapter for Raffles in Saudi Arabia,” said Omer Acar,…
The value of the human brain is set to become one of the defining forces in business events, according to a first look at the IBTM World Trends Report 2027, which points to an emerging "Brain Economy" worth an estimated $6.2 trillion.…
The Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) and the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) this week launched the 2026 Incentive Travel Index (ITI) at IMEX America. Produced with research partner Oxford Economics, the study draws on responses from 2,100 incentive travel professionals and…
Minor Hotels has signed Anantara Retreat Rabat, marking the group's debut in Morocco. The 38-key luxury retreat is being developed in partnership with Bloom Holding, the Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer. It is expected to open in early 2030. Set within Rabat’s…
Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection, has opened in Canada's Banff National Park, marking the North American debut of Emblems Collection, Accor's curated luxury collection. A longstanding Banff landmark, the resort underwent an extensive transformation prior to opening under the Emblems Collection banner. It…
Marriott International today shared the latest hotel renovations, resort upgrades and new travel experiences at its properties across Mexico and the Caribbean. Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino reinvents an icon One of the Dominican Republic's most historic hospitality landmarks, the…
JW Marriott today announced the opening of JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, the brand’s first-ever all-inclusive resort worldwide. Perched above the secluded bay of Playa de El Jobo on Costa Rica's northern Pacific coast, the resort features the brand’s first-ever…
The 15th edition of IMEX America will take place next week – October 13-15 – at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas. “The excitement around this year's show was evident from day one," says Carina Bauer, CEO, IMEX. "The first appointment was booked within…
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