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Experient Names New CEO
Event planning firm Experient has named Jeff Price its new president and CEO, effective immediately.
ITM to Manage New NBTA European Organization
The National Business Travel Association's new European organization, NBTA Europe, will be owned by NBTA but managed by the United Kingdom's Institute of Travel & Meetings.
Students Attend Green Meetings Forum in Denver
The Green Meeting Industry Council kicked off its annual Sustainable Meetings Conference in Denver yesterday by hosting its third annual IMEX-GMIC Future Leaders Forum for students.
Cvent Celebrates Record-Setting Sales in 2009
Despite the meetings industry downturn, Cvent posted a record-setting 33 percent year-over-year sales increase in 2009.
DMAI Launches $4M Committee Effort
Destination Marketing Association International has launched three new committees focused on advocacy, technology and social responsibility.
UBS Forecast Sees Slow Rise in Airline Capacity
Following two years of sustained capacity cuts, domestic airlines are expected to slowly add supply this year, according to a UBS forecast.
USTA Praises Congress for Meetings Support
Commenting on last week's Congressional hearing on government travel practices, U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued a statement in support of Congressional conclusions.
MPI Announces 2010-2011 Leadership
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) has selected its 2010-2011 Board of Directors, MPI Volunteer Chairs and MPI Foundation Global Board of Trustees.
PCMA Launches Silent Auction to Support Meetings Research, Education
The Professional Convention Management Association Education Foundation has launched an online silent auction, proceeds of which will support scholarships, education and research benefiting the meetings...
Record Number of Professionals Earn ASAE's CAE Credential
Two hundred seventy-eight association executives have earned their Certified Association Executive credential this winter from the American Society of Association Executives.
Airline Industry Gives White House Budget Mixed Reviews
In the same breath, U.S. airlines have both praised and criticized President Barack Obama's proposed 2011 budget, their trade association announced this week.
Despite Economy, IAEE Expo Exceeds Expectations
Despite the lingering effects of the global economic recession, the International Association of Exhibitions and Events hosted 1,916 attendees from 55 nations at its 2009 "Expo! Expo!" annual meeting.
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