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PCMA Recognizes Gaylord Chairman
Colin Reed, Gaylord Entertainment Chairman and CEO, received the prestigious 2010 PCMA Chairman's Award.
Southwest to Re-Launch Rapid Rewards Loyalty Program
On March 1, 2011, Southwest Airlines will re-launch its Rapid Rewards frequent flier program, the new version of which includes "absolutely no blackout dates."
Sabre to Drop American Airlines Fares
Sabre Holdings Corp., which owns Travelocity.com, has joined the ongoing argument over American Airlines' new "direct connect" fare distribution model, announcing that it will stop publishing American...
PCMA Names Travel Spike Digital Agency of Record
The Professional Convention Management Association has chosen Atlanta-based Travel Spike as its official agency of record, in charge of developing a comprehensive digital strategy for advertising and...
IAEE, LVCVA Announce Scholarships for Future Exhibition Industry Leaders
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority will award two scholarships to the 2011 Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum to graduates of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events...
PCMA Launches Hybrid Component for Annual Meeting
The Professional Convention Management Association will jump on the virtual meetings bandwagon in January with PCMA365, a hybrid component for its annual meeting.
IMEX Group Launches 'IMEX America TV'
The IMEX Group has collaborated with Convention News Television to launch IMEX America TV, an online video and TV channel dedicated to news about the new meetings industry megashow.
NCBMP Announces Passing of Founding Member Howard Mills
Howard F. Mills, Sr., founding member of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners, died on Dec. 15 after a long illness.
AIBTM Plans Education Day
The education content for America Meetings Week and AIBTM, taking place June 21-23, 2011, in Baltimore, is now in the final planning stages, according to Reed Travel Exhibitions.
New Website, Groupize.com, Offers Group Travel Booking
A new website, Groupize.com, offers an online marketplace dedicated to automating group travel, including corporate meetings.
Team San Jose CEO Dan Fenton Resigns
The head of the organization that manages San Jose's McEnery Convention Center and several performing arts venues will leave after six years at helm.
Christine Duffy to Depart Maritz Travel
Effective Feb. 1, 2011, President and CEO Christine Duffy will be leaving Maritz Travel to accept a position as president of Cruise Lines International Association.
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