Business Travel

Bethesda – October 14, 2026 -- Embassy Suites by Hilton Dulles Airport in Herndon, Virginia, has new ownership and management, with a renovation of guest suites, public spaces, meeting facilities and amenities scheduled to begin in 2027.

Hotel keeps Embassy Suites by Hilton flag and Hilton Honors participation

The all-suite property near Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) will continue to operate under the Embassy Suites by Hilton brand and remain part of the Hilton Honors loyalty program. The announcement was distributed by B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group. The release does not name the new owner or disclose a transaction value.

Las Vegas – – October 14, 2026 -- The China National Tourist Office (CNTO) in Los Angeles is pitching six Chinese destinations to North American meeting buyers from an approximately 1,000-square-foot pavilion at IMEX America 2026, held Oct. 13-15 at Mandalay Bay.

China Pavilion groups Beijing, Hunan, Shaanxi, Jiangsu, Sichuan and Guangxi under one theme

The island runs under the theme "China: Where Business Meets Extraordinary Experiences" and includes MICE industry partners alongside the six destinations. It targets meeting planners, incentive travel companies and corporate decision makers, and presents convention facilities, international hotel networks and customized incentive programs.

Each destination carries a distinct selling point:

Las Vegas – October 13, 2026 -- oneworld has relaunched its dedicated Meetings & Events product, giving event planners preferential fares across the alliance's 15 member airlines and access to a network serving nearly 1,000 destinations.

The product targets groups of at least 50 independently travelling delegates converging on a shared destination. Organisers receive a dedicated booking link that they can send directly to attendees or add to an event website. Delegates book their own flights from their respective departure points and choose journeys that fit their individual schedules.

Roger Blackburn, vice president of Commercial and Loyalty at oneworld, announced the relaunch at IMEX Las Vegas. He said in-person meetings are growing in importance and that the tool is meant to make it easier for organisations to bring people together.