Industry

IATA Halves 2010 Airline Loss Forecast
The aviation industry outlook grew a little less gloomy this week, as the International Air Transport Association has cut its 2010 loss forecast in half.
Survey: Two-Thirds of Medical Meeting Planners Impacted by PhRMA, AdvaMed Codes
The vast majority of medical meeting planners receive health care industry funding for their educational meetings, according to a new report from the Professional Convention Management Association.
U.S. Travel Association Forms Meetings, Incentives, Trade Show Council
The U.S. Travel Association has created a new board member council charged with enhancing its advocacy efforts on behalf of the meetings industry.
MPI Announces 2010-2011 Board
Meeting Professionals International has selected the slate of candidates for its 2010-2011 International Board of Directors.
ASAE & The Center Announces Annual Meeting Host Cities
Atlanta, Nashville, Detroit, Salt Lake City and Toronto will be future hosts to what's known as the "Super Bowl of Conventions."
Orlando CVB Changes Execs, Development
Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau President and CEO Gary Sain speaks about recent executive appointments to change interactions with meeting planners and Central Florida development.
Air Travel Demand Up, Airline Profits Still Down
Although passenger demand is up significantly this year over last, the airline industry will remain in the red in 2010, predicts the International Air Transport Association.
CIC Goes Global, Plans October CMP Exam in India
For the first time, the Convention Industry Council will give its Certified Meeting Professional exam during this year's ICCA Congress in Hyderabad, India.
ICH Gives MPI Foundation $500K for CSR, Green Meetings
InterContinental Hotels Group has made a five-year investment in the MPI Foundation that will fund thought leadership studies, research and standards development in the area of corporate social...
New PCMA Board Chair to Bridge Corporate, Association Gap
Microsoft event marketing director Kati Quigley, the first corporate meeting professional to serve as board chair of the Professional Convention Management Association, plans to bridge the gap between...
RTE, MPI Form AIBTM Research Alliance
Reed Travel Exhibitions and the MPI Foundation have formed a research alliance that will culminate in a new study on the business value of meetings, the results of which will be presented at AIBTM in...
American Airlines Resumes Service to Haiti
Following last month's earthquake, American Airlines has become the first commercial airline to resume service to Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
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