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All rights reserved60http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-Midwest/Articles/Wisconsin’s-Tourism-Economy-Grew-5-Percent-in-2012/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-Midwest/Articles/Wisconsin’s-Tourism-Economy-Grew-5-Percent-in-2012/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Fri, 17 May 2013 12:10:00 GMTMidWestTourism in Wisconsin had a total economic impact of $16.8 billion last year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Tourism.17235http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Presentation-Solutions/Articles/Certain-Inc--Takes--Personalized--Approach-to-Event-Management/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Presentation-Solutions/Articles/Certain-Inc--Takes--Personalized--Approach-to-Event-Management/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Fri, 17 May 2013 10:45:00 GMTMeetings TechCertain Inc. has made several enhancements to its enterprise event management platform, the goal of which is personalizing the event experience for attendees.17234http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/PCMA-Announces-AIBTM-Education-Program/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/PCMA-Announces-AIBTM-Education-Program/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Fri, 17 May 2013 10:25:00 GMTProducts and ServicesThe Professional Convention Management Association has announced its education lineup for the Americas Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition.17233http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-South/Articles/Dallas-Convention-Center-Renamed-for-Retired-U-S--Senator/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-South/Articles/Dallas-Convention-Center-Renamed-for-Retired-U-S--Senator/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Thu, 16 May 2013 11:30:00 GMTSouthThe Dallas Convention Center is now the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.17229http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/AIBTM-Confirms-More-Than-50-New-Exhibitors-for-2013/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/AIBTM-Confirms-More-Than-50-New-Exhibitors-for-2013/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Thu, 16 May 2013 11:00:00 GMTProducts and ServicesThe 2013 edition of the Americas Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition will feature more than 50 first-time exhibitors.17228http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Research-White-Papers/Articles/Group-Travel-Lags-Transient-Bookings,-TravelClick-Reports/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Research-White-Papers/Articles/Group-Travel-Lags-Transient-Bookings,-TravelClick-Reports/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Thu, 16 May 2013 10:50:00 GMTResearch and White PapersHotel bookings by individual travelers are outpacing those of groups, according to TravelClick.17227http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-International/Articles/Melbourne-Seeks-U-S--Events-Business/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-International/Articles/Melbourne-Seeks-U-S--Events-Business/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Wed, 15 May 2013 11:15:00 GMTInternationalThe Melbourne Convention Bureau has appointed a new representation agency in North America.17224http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/IMEX-America-Expects-More-Hosted-Buyers,-Exhibitors-in-2013/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/IMEX-America-Expects-More-Hosted-Buyers,-Exhibitors-in-2013/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Wed, 15 May 2013 10:50:00 GMTProducts and ServicesTo date, one-third of all contracts received by IMEX America for 2013 have included increased booth space.17223http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/SmithBucklin-Acquires-Inventures-Inc-/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/SmithBucklin-Acquires-Inventures-Inc-/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00:00 GMTProducts and ServicesAssociation management company SmithBucklin has acquired alliance management company Inventures Inc.17222http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-West/Articles/Dead-Gaylord-Hotel-Project-Lives-Again-in-Denver/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-West/Articles/Dead-Gaylord-Hotel-Project-Lives-Again-in-Denver/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Tue, 14 May 2013 11:50:00 GMTWestStalled plans to build a Gaylord convention center and hotel in suburban Denver are back on, according to news reports.17221http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Presentation-Solutions/Articles/DoubleDutch-to-Create-Mobile-App-for-Inaugural-Meetings-Show-UK/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Presentation-Solutions/Articles/DoubleDutch-to-Create-Mobile-App-for-Inaugural-Meetings-Show-UK/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Tue, 14 May 2013 10:55:00 GMTMeetings TechThe Meetings Show UK has selected DoubleDutch to develop the mobile app for its inaugural event.17220http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Presentation-Solutions/Articles/Former-Starwood-Executive-Matthew-Avril-Named-to-Zentila-Board-of-Directors/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Presentation-Solutions/Articles/Former-Starwood-Executive-Matthew-Avril-Named-to-Zentila-Board-of-Directors/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Tue, 14 May 2013 10:40:00 GMTMeetings TechZentila has named veteran hotel executive Matthew Avril to its board of directors.17219http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Research-White-Papers/Articles/ICCA-Names-Top-20-International-Meeting-Destinations-of-2012/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Research-White-Papers/Articles/ICCA-Names-Top-20-International-Meeting-Destinations-of-2012/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Mon, 13 May 2013 11:15:00 GMTResearch and White PapersThe International Congress and Convention Association has released its annual rankings of the world's most popular international association meeting destinations.17217http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/RecertTrack-Publishes-Guide-to-Association,-Meetings-Industry-Certifications/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/RecertTrack-Publishes-Guide-to-Association,-Meetings-Industry-Certifications/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Mon, 13 May 2013 10:50:00 GMTProducts and ServicesRecertTrack has published a new guide to association and meetings industry certifications.17215http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-Midwest/Articles/Kohler-Resort-Completes-Guest-Room-Renovation-in-Wisconsin/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-Midwest/Articles/Kohler-Resort-Completes-Guest-Room-Renovation-in-Wisconsin/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Fri, 10 May 2013 12:00:00 GMTMidWestThe American Club resort in Kohler, Wis., has completed a renovation of The Carriage House, its 55-room annex.17207http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Research-White-Papers/Articles/Report-Links-Business-Travel-Spending,-Post-Recession-Recovery/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Research-White-Papers/Articles/Report-Links-Business-Travel-Spending,-Post-Recession-Recovery/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Fri, 10 May 2013 11:05:00 GMTResearch and White PapersCompanies that invested in business travel during the downturn are outperforming those that didn't, according to a new study.17206http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/IAEE-Partners-with-Eduardo-Chaillo-to-Form-Mexico-Chapter/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/IAEE-Partners-with-Eduardo-Chaillo-to-Form-Mexico-Chapter/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Fri, 10 May 2013 09:20:00 GMTProducts and ServicesThe International Association of Exhibitions and Events has formed a new IAEE Mexico chapter in partnership with industry veteran Eduardo Chaillo.17205http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Presentation-Solutions/Articles/New-Marriott-Meetings-App-Lets-Planners-Make-Real-Time-Requests/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Presentation-Solutions/Articles/New-Marriott-Meetings-App-Lets-Planners-Make-Real-Time-Requests/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Thu, 09 May 2013 12:15:00 GMTMeetings TechMarriott International has launched a new smartphone app that lets meeting planners adjust and edit their meeting requests in real time during their meeting.17203http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Research-White-Papers/Articles/U-S--Airlines-Operating-Fewer-Domestic-Flights,-Study-Shows/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Research-White-Papers/Articles/U-S--Airlines-Operating-Fewer-Domestic-Flights,-Study-Shows/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Thu, 09 May 2013 11:50:00 GMTResearch and White PapersBetween 2007 and 2012, U.S. airlines cut 14 percent of yearly scheduled domestic flights.17202http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Research-White-Papers/Articles/Study--Face-to-Face-Meetings-Matter-to-All-Age-Groups/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Research-White-Papers/Articles/Study--Face-to-Face-Meetings-Matter-to-All-Age-Groups/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Wed, 08 May 2013 12:10:00 GMTResearch and White PapersMillennials and baby boomers agree on the value of face-to-face meetings, finds a new study from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research.17201http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/Industry-Leaders-Promote-Travel-During-Congressional-Hearing/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/Industry-Leaders-Promote-Travel-During-Congressional-Hearing/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Wed, 08 May 2013 11:20:00 GMTProducts and ServicesTravel industry leaders testified before Congress on May 7 to tout the economic contributions of travel and tourism.17200http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Site-Selection/Articles/CheapHotels-org-Names-Top-20-Most-Expensive-Caribbean-Destinations/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Site-Selection/Articles/CheapHotels-org-Names-Top-20-Most-Expensive-Caribbean-Destinations/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Wed, 08 May 2013 10:20:00 GMTDestination InformationVirgin Gorda is the Caribbean's most expensive destination, according to a new analysis by CheapHotels.org.17187http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/TSA-Expands-PreCheck-Program-to-International-Travelers/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/TSA-Expands-PreCheck-Program-to-International-Travelers/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Tue, 07 May 2013 11:20:00 GMTProducts and ServicesThe Transportation Security Administration is now offering expedited security screening for U.S. passengers traveling internationally.17183http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/meeting-facilities-/Articles/Q-A-With-Riu-Plaza-Hotels/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/meeting-facilities-/Articles/Q-A-With-Riu-Plaza-Hotels/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Deanna Ting)Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTHotel UpdatesThe Spanish hotel company best known for its Mexico and Caribbean all-inclusives opens up to the growing meetings market with its line of Riu Plaza Hotels.17185http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/Nielsen-Expositions-Sold-to-Onex/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/Nielsen-Expositions-Sold-to-Onex/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Mon, 06 May 2013 14:20:00 GMTProducts and ServicesOnex Corp. has acquired trade show producer Nielsen Expositions, an affiliate of Nielsen Holdings, for $950 million.17182http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/Active-Network-CEO-and-Chairman-Both-Resign/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/Active-Network-CEO-and-Chairman-Both-Resign/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Vincent Alonzo)Mon, 06 May 2013 13:55:00 GMTProducts and ServicesActive Network's CEO and chairman have resigned, effectively immediately.17181http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-South/Articles/Atlanta-Attracted-Record-Number-of-Visitors-in-2012/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-South/Articles/Atlanta-Attracted-Record-Number-of-Visitors-in-2012/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Mon, 06 May 2013 13:00:00 GMTSouthAtlanta set a new tourism record in 2012, welcoming 40.4 million visitors.17180http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Research-White-Papers/Articles/Meeting-Planners-Expect-More-Meetings,-Bigger-Budgets,-IMEX-America-Reports/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Research-White-Papers/Articles/Meeting-Planners-Expect-More-Meetings,-Bigger-Budgets,-IMEX-America-Reports/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Mon, 06 May 2013 12:40:00 GMTResearch and White PapersA majority of North American meeting professionals are more optimistic today than they were a year ago, according to the latest IMEX America Index of Optimism.17179http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Research-White-Papers/Articles/Travel-Industry-Employment-Increased-in-April/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Research-White-Papers/Articles/Travel-Industry-Employment-Increased-in-April/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Mon, 06 May 2013 12:00:00 GMTResearch and White PapersThe travel industry created 13,300 jobs in April.17178http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-International/Articles/A-Fresh-Look-at-Toronto/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-International/Articles/A-Fresh-Look-at-Toronto/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Sarah Veit)Fri, 03 May 2013 15:30:00 GMTInternationalNew attractions are keeping the city in the spotlight.17172http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-Midwest/Articles/Hotel-Monaco-Chicago-Completes-Meeting-Space-Renovation/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-Midwest/Articles/Hotel-Monaco-Chicago-Completes-Meeting-Space-Renovation/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Fri, 03 May 2013 12:55:00 GMTMidWestKimpton Hotels & Restaurants' Hotel Monaco Chicago has completed a renovation of its lobby and meeting space.17167http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/ICCA-Launches-New-Resource-for-Association-Meeting-Planners/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/ICCA-Launches-New-Resource-for-Association-Meeting-Planners/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Fri, 03 May 2013 12:05:00 GMTProducts and ServicesThe International Congress and Convention Association has launched a new resource for planners of international association meetings.17166http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Research-White-Papers/Articles/Travel-Exports-Growing-Three-Times-Faster-than-Other-Exports/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Research-White-Papers/Articles/Travel-Exports-Growing-Three-Times-Faster-than-Other-Exports/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Fri, 03 May 2013 11:40:00 GMTResearch and White PapersU.S. travel exports continued to grow in March, even as exports overall declined, according to the latest government report.17165http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-West/Articles/Hawaii-Makes-Hotel-Tax-Permanent/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-West/Articles/Hawaii-Makes-Hotel-Tax-Permanent/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Thu, 02 May 2013 11:45:00 GMTWestHawaii legislators have voted to make a temporary 9.25 percent tax on hotel rooms permanent.17163http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/Obama-Nominates-Travel-Industry-Ally-for-Commerce-Secretary/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/Obama-Nominates-Travel-Industry-Ally-for-Commerce-Secretary/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Thu, 02 May 2013 11:10:00 GMTProducts and ServicesPresident Barack Obama has nominated Hyatt Hotels heiress Penny Pritzker as U.S. Secretary of Commerce.17162http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/DMAI-Announces-Annual-Meeting-Theme---Better-Together-/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/DMAI-Announces-Annual-Meeting-Theme---Better-Together-/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Thu, 02 May 2013 10:45:00 GMTProducts and ServicesDestination Marketing Association International's 2013 annual meeting will focus on collaboration and partnership among DMOs.17161http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/meeting-facilities-/Articles/JW-Marriott-Essex-House-New-York-Celebrates-Grand-Opening/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/meeting-facilities-/Articles/JW-Marriott-Essex-House-New-York-Celebrates-Grand-Opening/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Andrea Doyle)Wed, 01 May 2013 15:00:00 GMTHotel UpdatesJW Marriott celebrated the grand opening of its newly acquired JW Marriott Essex House New York in style.17160http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-International/Articles/Business-Travel-Recovering-in-Middle-East,-North-Africa/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-International/Articles/Business-Travel-Recovering-in-Middle-East,-North-Africa/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:00 GMTInternationalAfter the Arab Spring, business travel in the Middle East and North Africa is showing signs of recovery, according to Hogg Robinson Group.17153http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/International-Arrival/Departure-Forms-Go-Digital/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/International-Arrival/Departure-Forms-Go-Digital/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Wed, 01 May 2013 11:35:00 GMTProducts and ServicesU.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced the automation of the Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record.17152http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Presentation-Solutions/Articles/White-Paper-Explains-How-to-Navigate,-Negotiate-Meeting-Venue-Wi-Fi/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Presentation-Solutions/Articles/White-Paper-Explains-How-to-Navigate,-Negotiate-Meeting-Venue-Wi-Fi/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Wed, 01 May 2013 10:30:00 GMTMeetings TechThe Convention Industry Council has published a new white paper to help meeting professionals assess their group's Wi-Fi needs.17151http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Event-Planning/Attrition/Articles/Optimizing-the-Audit-Clause/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Event-Planning/Attrition/Articles/Optimizing-the-Audit-Clause/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (D. Benson Tesdahl Esq.)Wed, 01 May 2013 04:50:00 GMTLegal IssuesHow to deal with hotel audit-clause issues.17129http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Event-Planning/Business-Meetings/Articles/Change-Your-Leadership-Style/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Event-Planning/Business-Meetings/Articles/Change-Your-Leadership-Style/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Barbara Trautlein)Wed, 01 May 2013 03:50:00 GMTManagementTo transform your business, first transform yourself.17130http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Event-Planning/Conferences/Articles/Meetings-That-Make-Sense/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Event-Planning/Conferences/Articles/Meetings-That-Make-Sense/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Christopher Kelly)Wed, 01 May 2013 03:50:00 GMTEvent ProductionSensory experiences are so innate that we usually fail to recognize their importance.17128http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Event-Planning/conference-management/Articles/Secure-Lines--Protecting-Your-Meeting-Content/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Event-Planning/conference-management/Articles/Secure-Lines--Protecting-Your-Meeting-Content/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Andrea Doyle)Wed, 01 May 2013 02:50:00 GMTMeetings StrategiesRisk assessment isn't just about atttendee safety, meeting content needs protection, too.17141http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Event-Planning/Technology-Solutions/Articles/The-Digital-Association/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Event-Planning/Technology-Solutions/Articles/The-Digital-Association/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Lynn McCullough)Wed, 01 May 2013 01:50:00 GMTTechnology SolutionsAssociations and their meeting strategies have been evolving in recent years as more associations embrace digital technology.17127http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-West/Articles/San-Diego-Update/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-West/Articles/San-Diego-Update/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Kate Mulcrone)Wed, 01 May 2013 01:20:00 GMTWestSan Diego is all set for a banner year of meetings business.17136http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-International/Articles/What-s-New-in-London/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-International/Articles/What-s-New-in-London/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Agatha Gilmore)Wed, 01 May 2013 01:20:00 GMTInternationalAn influx of capital investment has stoked the opening and expansion of a huge number of properties in England's capital.17137http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-International/Articles/A-Look-at-Mexico-s-Meetings-Landscape/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-International/Articles/A-Look-at-Mexico-s-Meetings-Landscape/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Andrea Doyle)Wed, 01 May 2013 01:20:00 GMTInternationalThere's more to Mexico than margaritas and mariachis.17138http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-International/Articles/3-Days-in-Montreal/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-International/Articles/3-Days-in-Montreal/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Alex Palmer)Wed, 01 May 2013 01:20:00 GMTInternationalMontreal is where Old World traditions meet cutting-edge culture.17139http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Event-Planning/Conferences/Articles/6-Steps-for-a-Successful-International-Meeting/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Event-Planning/Conferences/Articles/6-Steps-for-a-Successful-International-Meeting/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Deanna Ting)Wed, 01 May 2013 01:00:00 GMTEvent ProductionWhen you take your meeting outside of the U.S., things can get a bit complicated.17134http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/Temple-University-Hospitality-Students-Go-Green/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/Temple-University-Hospitality-Students-Go-Green/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Andrea Doyle)Wed, 01 May 2013 00:50:00 GMTProducts and ServicesTemple University students hold second annual Green Initiatives Awards.17156http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Event-Planning/conference-management/Articles/Research--Sustainable-Meetings-Survey/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Event-Planning/conference-management/Articles/Research--Sustainable-Meetings-Survey/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Leo Jakobson)Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTMeetings StrategiesPlanners overwhelmingly say they use green practices, but do attendees care?17131http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Event-Planning/Conferences/Articles/Beyond-Brochures/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Event-Planning/Conferences/Articles/Beyond-Brochures/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Alex Palmer)Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTEvent ProductionCVBs and DMOs offer a number of services that planners often don't think to ask about.17132http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-International/Articles/Dr--Jorge-Bisteni-Bustani-Prescribes-Mexico/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-International/Articles/Dr--Jorge-Bisteni-Bustani-Prescribes-Mexico/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Andrea Doyle)Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:55:00 GMTInternationalA planner shares his wisdom.17150http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-South/Articles/Hyatt-Regency-Debuts-New-Meeting-Space-in-Greenville,-S-C-/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-South/Articles/Hyatt-Regency-Debuts-New-Meeting-Space-in-Greenville,-S-C-/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:20:00 GMTSouthThe Hyatt Regency Greenville in Greenville, S.C., has completed a multi-million dollar, property-wide renovation.17133http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/Disney-Cruise-Ship-Targets-Groups-with-New-Spaces,-Experiences/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/Disney-Cruise-Ship-Targets-Groups-with-New-Spaces,-Experiences/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:35:00 GMTProducts and ServicesDisney's oldest cruise ship, the Disney Magic, will undergo a major renovation this fall.17126http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Presentation-Solutions/Articles/Chef-Robert-Irvine-Partners-with-Comcast-to-Promote-Technology-to-Hoteliers/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Presentation-Solutions/Articles/Chef-Robert-Irvine-Partners-with-Comcast-to-Promote-Technology-to-Hoteliers/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:30:00 GMTMeetings TechComcast Business has partnered with celebrity chef Robert Irvine to highlight for hotels the importance of technology.17124http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/IMEX-Launches-New-Education-Event-for-Corporate-Meeting-Planners/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/IMEX-Launches-New-Education-Event-for-Corporate-Meeting-Planners/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:20:00 GMTProducts and ServicesIMEX in Frankfurt has announced a new education and networking event for corporate meeting planners.17121http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/Congress-Passes-Bill-to-Remedy-Sequester-Fueled-Flight-Delays/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/Congress-Passes-Bill-to-Remedy-Sequester-Fueled-Flight-Delays/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:05:00 GMTProducts and ServicesCongress has passed legislation that will reduce sequestration-induced flight delays.17120http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-Midwest/Articles/Minneapolis-Mulls-Convention-Center-Hotel/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-Midwest/Articles/Minneapolis-Mulls-Convention-Center-Hotel/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:20:00 GMTMidWest Matt Alderton Minneapolis’ convention and visitors bureau, Meet Minneapolis, has released the results of a feasibility study examining the need for a 1,000-room hotel near the Minneapolis Convention Center, it reported this week. Conducted by Convention, Sports & Leisure International (CSL), with su17114http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Research-White-Papers/Articles/Marketers-Struggle-to-Prove-Trade-Show-ROI,-Study-Shows/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Research-White-Papers/Articles/Marketers-Struggle-to-Prove-Trade-Show-ROI,-Study-Shows/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:55:00 GMTResearch and White PapersSenior marketers value trade shows and events, but are challenged to measure their returns, finds a new study by the Exhibit & Event Marketing Association.17113http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/GBTA-Announces-Laura-Bush-as-2013-Keynote-Speaker/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/GBTA-Announces-Laura-Bush-as-2013-Keynote-Speaker/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:55:00 GMTProducts and ServicesFormer First Lady Laura Bush will be a keynote speaker at the GBTA Convention 2013.17112http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-West/Articles/MGM-Resorts-Plans-Outdoor-Entertainment-District-Near-Las-Vegas-Arena/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-West/Articles/MGM-Resorts-Plans-Outdoor-Entertainment-District-Near-Las-Vegas-Arena/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:15:00 GMTWestMGM Resorts International has unveiled its plans for new "outdoor experiences" surrounding a planned Las Vegas arena.17110http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Research-White-Papers/Articles/Report--Sequestration-Driven-Flight-Delays-Could-Cost-U-S--$9-3-Billion/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Research-White-Papers/Articles/Report--Sequestration-Driven-Flight-Delays-Could-Cost-U-S--$9-3-Billion/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:30:00 GMTResearch and White PapersSequestration could cause delays for more than 6,700 flights per day across the United States, a new analysis finds.17109http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Research-White-Papers/Articles/Incentive-Travel-Participants-Moved-by-Destination,-Study-Shows/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Research-White-Papers/Articles/Incentive-Travel-Participants-Moved-by-Destination,-Study-Shows/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:25:00 GMTResearch and White PapersIncentive travel participants crave new and exciting destinations, finds a new Maritz Travel survey.17108http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Research-White-Papers/Articles/Online-Event-Attendance-Growing,-Study-Shows/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Research-White-Papers/Articles/Online-Event-Attendance-Growing,-Study-Shows/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:10:00 GMTResearch and White PapersA Virtual Edge Institute survey shows that online event attendance is rising, but that event producers need help monetizing their products.17106http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/Experient-Upgrades-Hotel-Partner-Portal/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/Experient-Upgrades-Hotel-Partner-Portal/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:35:00 GMTProducts and ServicesExperient has released a new, enhanced version of its event housing management tool for hoteliers.17105http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-South/Articles/New-Orleans-Plans-New,-$650-Million-Airport-Terminal/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-South/Articles/New-Orleans-Plans-New,-$650-Million-Airport-Terminal/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:05:00 GMTSouthMayor Mitch Landrieu has unveiled plans for a new, state-of-the-art terminal at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.17103http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/Travel-Industry-Backs-Immigration-Reform/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/Travel-Industry-Backs-Immigration-Reform/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:30:00 GMTProducts and ServicesThe travel industry has applauded several key provisions of the Senate's proposed immigration reform bill.17102http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/TSA-Delays-New-Knives-Rule/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/TSA-Delays-New-Knives-Rule/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:35:00 GMTProducts and ServicesThe Transportation Security Administration has decided to delay a controversial new rule allowing pocket knives aboard U.S. airplanes.17101http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/FAA--Travelers-Should-Expect--Heavy-to-Moderate--Flight-Delays/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/FAA--Travelers-Should-Expect--Heavy-to-Moderate--Flight-Delays/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:05:00 GMTProducts and ServicesTravelers at major U.S. airports could experience flight delays beginning this week as furloughs begin for air traffic controllers.17099http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/PCMA-Plans-Global-Medical-Meetings-Summit/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/PCMA-Plans-Global-Medical-Meetings-Summit/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:45:00 GMTProducts and ServicesThe Professional Convention Management Association has announced a new, invitation-only event for senior medical meeting professionals.17098http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-Midwest/Articles/Minneapolis-Radisson-to-Become-America-s-Fifth-Radisson-Blu/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-Midwest/Articles/Minneapolis-Radisson-to-Become-America-s-Fifth-Radisson-Blu/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:15:00 GMTMidWestCarlson Rezidor Hotel Group plans to convert the Radisson Plaza Hotel Minneapolis into a Radisson Blu.17092http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Site-Selection/Articles/Boston-Convention-Centers-Open,-Operational-Following-Marathon-Bombing/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Site-Selection/Articles/Boston-Convention-Centers-Open,-Operational-Following-Marathon-Bombing/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:45:00 GMTDestination InformationDespite the Boston Marathon bombings, Boston's convention venues are open and hosting their scheduled events.17091http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/Best-of-EIBTM-2012-to-Be-Broadcast-Online-April-22-26/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/Best-of-EIBTM-2012-to-Be-Broadcast-Online-April-22-26/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:20:00 GMTProducts and ServicesEIBTM Online Education Week 2013 will take place April 22-26.17090http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-West/Articles/San-Francisco-Welcomes-Conventions-with-Eco-Friendly-Banners/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-West/Articles/San-Francisco-Welcomes-Conventions-with-Eco-Friendly-Banners/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMTWestSan Francisco is using environmentally friendly banners to welcome convention attendees.17084http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/CWT-Launches-New-Business-Travel-Solution-to-Reduce-Stress,-Increase-Productivity/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/CWT-Launches-New-Business-Travel-Solution-to-Reduce-Stress,-Increase-Productivity/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:35:00 GMTProducts and ServicesCarlson Wagonlit Travel has launched a new tool to help companies mitigate the impact of business travel-related stress.17083http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/Proposed-Legislation-Would-Lessen-Sequestration-s-Blow-to-Travel/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/Proposed-Legislation-Would-Lessen-Sequestration-s-Blow-to-Travel/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:50:00 GMTProducts and ServicesSen. Roy Blunt has introduced legislation that would protect "essential" government services from sequester cuts.17082http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-International/Articles/South-Africa-Tourism-Looks-Beyond-the-Safari/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-International/Articles/South-Africa-Tourism-Looks-Beyond-the-Safari/smfeedback@ntmllc.com ()Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:55:00 GMTInternationalCountry’s tourism minister discusses $93-billion infrastructure investments and new tourism legislation.17081http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-West/Articles/Mountain-Travel-Symposium-Hosts-First-MICE-Exchange/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-West/Articles/Mountain-Travel-Symposium-Hosts-First-MICE-Exchange/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:30:00 GMTWestThe 38th annual Mountain Travel Symposium included the event's first-ever Meeting, Incentive, Conference and Exposition Exchange.17078http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/FTC-Halts-Trade-Show-Scam-Targeting-Exhibitors/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/FTC-Halts-Trade-Show-Scam-Targeting-Exhibitors/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:15:00 GMTProducts and ServicesA federal judge has temporarily halted a scam targeting U.S. trade show exhibitors.17076http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/Two-Meetings-Industry-Associations-Form-New-Alliance/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/Two-Meetings-Industry-Associations-Form-New-Alliance/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:35:00 GMTProducts and ServicesThe International Association of Exhibitions and Events has formed a new partnership with the International Association of Venue Managers.17075http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-South/Articles/Hyatt-Regency-Dallas-Completes-$50-Million-Renovation/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-South/Articles/Hyatt-Regency-Dallas-Completes-$50-Million-Renovation/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:00:00 GMTSouthThe Hyatt Regency Dallas has completed a $50 million facelift of its 1,120 guest rooms.17072http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/MPI-Names-New-President-and-CEO/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/MPI-Names-New-President-and-CEO/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:35:00 GMTProducts and ServicesMeeting Professionals International has named Paul Van Deventer its new president and CEO.17071http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Site-Selection/Articles/PCMA-Selects-Future--Convening-Leaders--Host-Cities/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Site-Selection/Articles/PCMA-Selects-Future--Convening-Leaders--Host-Cities/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:10:00 GMTDestination InformationThe Professional Convention Management Association has chosen Vancouver and Austin as host cities for future annual meetings.17069http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/A-Q-A-With-the-New-CEO-of-MPI/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/A-Q-A-With-the-New-CEO-of-MPI/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Deanna Ting)Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:10:00 GMTProducts and ServicesSuccessful Meetings talks to MPI’s Chairman, Kevin Hinton, and newly appointed CEO, Paul Van Deventer, about their plans for MPI going forward.17074http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-International/Articles/Montréal-Launches-Meetings-Blog/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-International/Articles/Montréal-Launches-Meetings-Blog/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:45:00 GMTInternationalTourisme Montréal has launched a new blog that caters to meeting planners.17068http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/Obama-Sends-Budget-to-Congress,-Impact-on-Travel-Mixed/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/Obama-Sends-Budget-to-Congress,-Impact-on-Travel-Mixed/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:25:00 GMTProducts and ServicesPresident Barack Obama's proposed 2014 budget includes provisions that both help and hurt travel, according to the Global Business Travel Association.17067http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/IMEX-in-Frankfurt-Announces-Association-Day-Program/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/IMEX-in-Frankfurt-Announces-Association-Day-Program/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:45:00 GMTProducts and ServicesThe IMEX Group has announced the program for Association Day 2013 at IMEX in Frankfurt.17066http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/Zentila-Partners-With-Northstar-Travel-Media/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/Zentila-Partners-With-Northstar-Travel-Media/smfeedback@ntmllc.com ()Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:55:00 GMTProducts and ServicesNew partnership will streamline venue search.17064http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-West/Articles/New-Sky-Train-Connects-Phoenix-Airport,-Light-Rail/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-West/Articles/New-Sky-Train-Connects-Phoenix-Airport,-Light-Rail/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMTWestThe new PHX Sky Train connects Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport with the regional METRO light rail system.17053http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/U-S--Travel-Association-to-Congress--TSA-PreCheck-Should-Be-Expanded/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/U-S--Travel-Association-to-Congress--TSA-PreCheck-Should-Be-Expanded/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:40:00 GMTProducts and ServicesAccording to the U.S. Travel Association, expanding the TSA's trusted traveler program will increase security and decrease costs.17052http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/APEX-Standard-for-Sustainable-Accommodations-Published/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/APEX-Standard-for-Sustainable-Accommodations-Published/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:05:00 GMTProducts and ServicesASTM International has published the final of nine APEX/ASTM Environmentally Sustainable Meeting standards.17051http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-International/Articles/IACC-Forms-Australia,-Asia-Chapter/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-International/Articles/IACC-Forms-Australia,-Asia-Chapter/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:15:00 GMTInternationalThe International Association of Conference Centers has established a new chapter to support its growing membership in Australia and Asia.17033http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/Convention-Industry-Council-Names-2013-Hall-of-Leaders-Honorees/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Event-Management-Compaines/Articles/Convention-Industry-Council-Names-2013-Hall-of-Leaders-Honorees/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:00:00 GMTProducts and ServicesThe Convention Industry Council has chosen five meetings industry pioneers to induct into its prestigious Hall of Leaders.17032http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Presentation-Solutions/Articles/First-Global-In-Flight-Tweetathon--Five-Passengers,-Five-Flights,-Five-Continents/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Presentation-Solutions/Articles/First-Global-In-Flight-Tweetathon--Five-Passengers,-Five-Flights,-Five-Continents/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:25:00 GMTMeetings TechThe first-ever global in-flight Tweetathon demonstrates the power and reach of in-flight Wi-Fi.17018http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Research-White-Papers/Articles/GBTA-Forecasts-2013-Increase-in-Group-Spending/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Research-White-Papers/Articles/GBTA-Forecasts-2013-Increase-in-Group-Spending/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:55:00 GMTResearch and White PapersThe Global Business Travel Association has revised upward its 2013 forecast for group spending.16986http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Research-White-Papers/Articles/CEIR--Exhibition-Industry--Fell-Short--in-2012/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Research-White-Papers/Articles/CEIR--Exhibition-Industry--Fell-Short--in-2012/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:05:00 GMTResearch and White PapersThe exhibition industry grew slower than expected in 2012, according to the Center for Exhibition Industry Research.16985http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-Midwest/Articles/Multimedia-Meeting-Venue-Opens-in-Suburban-Chicago/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Destinations/Meetings-Midwest/Articles/Multimedia-Meeting-Venue-Opens-in-Suburban-Chicago/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:40:00 GMTMidWestA new meeting venue specializing in multimedia environments has opened in Rolling Meadows, Ill.16984http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Presentation-Solutions/Articles/INXPO-Introduces-HD-Quality-Webcasting/http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Presentation-Solutions/Articles/INXPO-Introduces-HD-Quality-Webcasting/smfeedback@ntmllc.com (Matt Alderton)Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:15:00 GMTMeetings TechINXPO has launched an enhanced version of its video delivery platform.16983