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Dow: USTA Backs Obama's Agenda
Following President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow released a statement supporting many of the president's priorities, including job...
NBTA Gives Government C+ on Corporate Travel Issues
When it comes to dealing with issues and policies affecting the corporate travel industry, the National Business Travel Association has given the U.S. government a C+.
Las Vegas CVB Head Sees Signs of 2010 Growth
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority President and CEO Rossi Ralenkotter recently spoke with MeetingNews about the CityCenter, 2010 meetings demand and more.
Amex: Corporate Travel Sales Stabilizing After Deep 2009 Drop
Reflecting the depths reached by the corporate travel industry in 2009, American Express' global corporate travel sales shrunk 30 percent year over year to $14.6 billion.
Reporter's Notebook: PCMA's Annual Meeting
Planners exhorted to articulate value.
Maritz Partners With Cornell Center for Hospitality Research
Hospitality sales and marketing firm Maritz has joined the Cornell Center for Hospitality Research as its newest partner.
2009 Airline Revenue Decline: Largest On Record
U.S. airlines experienced an 18 percent decline in passenger revenue in 2009 compared to 2008, according to the Air Transport Association of American, which said the drop is the largest on record.
DMAI Introduces Post-Event Application for Planners
Destination Marketing Association International has created a new application that gives meeting planners direct access to post-event reports.
DOT Launches New, Improved Aviation Consumer Web Site
The U.S. Department of Transportation has redesigned its aviation consumer Web site to make it easier for air travelers to file complaints against airlines and research their performance records.
PCMA, Reed Travel Exhibitions Announce Trade Show Partnership
The Professional Convention Management Association has partnered with Reed Travel Exhibitions in order to collaborate on educational content at EIBTM in Barcelona and the new AIBTM in Baltimore.
Tarmac Trouble Triggers DOT Fine Precedents
The U.S. Department of Transportation's fines against Continental Airlines, Mesaba Airlines and ExpressJet last fall represent the first time it has penalized a carrier for subjecting passengers to...
Top Industry Leaders Discuss the Future at PCMA Annual Meeting
The PCMA Masters Series at the organization's annual meeting in Dallas on Tuesday offered a lively discussion in which virtually every top industry association leader participated.
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