The recently released GBTA Business Travel Index Annual Global Report and Forecast projects global business travel spending to reach a record $1.71 trillion, with the number of business trips worldwide expected to surpass 1.84 billion this year.

The Railyard Event & Conference Center is now open in the heart of historic downtown Elkins, West Virginia, welcoming guests to a 28,000-square-foot venue built on the former site of the city’s railroad roundhouse.

Tamarack Resort in Donnelly, Idaho, has been named the No. 1 Resort in the West by Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026,landing the prestigious award outside of a major metropolitan city.

Hilton recently marked the official debut of Hilton Key West Resort & Marina. The 175-room waterfront resort offers guests a marina-front setting, flexible meeting space, island-inspired dining, outdoor adventures and signature Hilton hospitality.

Blue Mountain Resort, the year-round destination nestled in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, has introduced its new Valley event venue, a versatile gathering space designed for corporate retreats, social celebrations and milestone occasions.

The Harborvale, Autograph Collection opened earlier this summer on the shores of Lake Champlain, debuting as Burlington, Vermont’s premier 161-room lakeside retreat.

Coushatta Casino Resort, Louisiana’s largest casino resort, recently celebrated the grand opening of Legacy Tower. The expansion added 204 guest rooms, including 100 luxury suites, and an all-new conference center.

Caesars Entertainment recently unveiled Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino, a new luxury destination in the Sierra Nevada. The July grand opening marked the conclusion of a multi-phased transformation of the former Harveys Lake Tahoe.

Wonewok Resort & Conference Center near Park Rapids, Minnesota, recently opened its doors to organizations seeking a private executive retreat experience in the Upper Midwest. For decades, the resort was reserved exclusively for 3M retreats, but it has reopened under new ownership and is now available for gatherings.