In Brief
During a speech last week, President Obama called for a task force to develop and implement strategies to increase travel within and to this country as a job creation strategy. Encouraged participation in meetings and conventions and visa reform are among the objectives. [...] Read more
Phase one of the project adds more than 400 guest rooms. [...] Read more
Houston’s largest hotel first opened in 2003. [...] Read more
CRDA wants suggestions to make the district cleaner, safer and more successful. [...] Read more
A one-percent tax increase on hotel guest rooms in Chicago puts the city among the nation’s most heavily taxed tourism cities, a list that includes Los Angeles and New York. The tax raised the rate from 15.4 percent to 16.4 percent, of which Chicago receives 4.5 percent. Nearly 40 million people travel to the Windy City every year, and a spokesperson for Mayor Rahm Emanuel said the tax increase is essential to the local economy. [...] Read more
Select locations offer planners discounts and rewards. [...] Read more
Alliance for International Meetings and Commerce representing U.S. [...] Read more
The app allows meeting planners to engage attendees with event games, contests and prizes. [...] Read more
