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1 week ago | northstarmeetingsgroup.com | Elise Schoening

New York City Tourism + Conventions adjusted its 2025 forecast to reflect the drop in tourism that many U.S. destinations are currently experiencing. Based on new data from its partner Tourism Economics, the CVB had dropped its total estimated visitors from 67.2 million to 64.1 million — a decline of 3.1 million travelers. Domestic visitors are expected to comprise the bulk of travelers but even those numbers have been downgraded, from 53.1 million to 52 million in 2025.

1 week ago | northstarmeetingsgroup.com | Sarah J.F. Braley

When looking for the perfect meetings hotel for your group in a big city, does it sometimes feel like throwing a dart at a dartboard? Finding the right neighborhood first can make all the difference. In Dallas, the Arts District offers a cluster of hotels for groups, within walking distance of museums and other possible event venues. Following are a handful of options that we visited recently.

1 week ago | northstarmeetingsgroup.com | Bridget Brown |Nina Ruggiero

The deadline to get a Real ID is fast approaching after years of postponements and delays. Starting May 7, your license or identification card will need to be Real ID-compliant to fly domestically in the United States. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like there will be another delay in the deadline this time. So, if you're confused about how to get a Real ID, why you even need one in the first place, and what happens if you don't have one by May 7, here are some things to know. What is a Real ID?

2 weeks ago | northstarmeetingsgroup.com | Michael J. Shapiro

Business-events management firm PRA has tapped industry veteran Ariane Coldiron as its new CEO, succeeding Tom Kemp, who stepped in as interim CEO last November. Coldiron brings more than three decades of experience to the job, most recently serving as senior vice president of corporate events at Production Resource Group, a provider of global entertainment and live-event production solutions. She will begin her new role on May 12.

2 weeks ago | northstarmeetingsgroup.com | Johanna Jainchill

The Commerce Department abruptly fired five of the 11 members of the Brand USA board last week, including its chair, Destination DC president and CEO Elliott Ferguson, according to Northstar Meetings Group's sister publication, Travel Weekly. Brand USA is the destination marketing organization for the United States, funded and operated by government and private sector entities.