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AirPlus Survey: Most Companies Tightening Travel Policy
The number of travel managers who expect their company's travel policies to become tighter in the next 12 months for the first time has crossed 50 percent, according to an AirPlus International survey.
CIC to Host First CMP Global Exam Day
In response to international demand, the Convention Industry Council has announced that it will hold its Certified Meeting Professional exam outside of North America during its first ever CMP Global...
AH&LA Committee Discusses the Impact of Negative Public Comments on Resorts, Meetings
At its annual meeting this month, the American Hotel & Lodging Association's Resort Committee discussed the impact of negative publicity this year on resort properties that host corporate meetings and...
ACOM's 2010 Meeting to Focus on Economy
The Association for Convention Operations Management's annual conference will feature content focused on overcoming budget cutbacks and other recession-related challenges.
In Advance of Event, ICCA Congress Reports Record Attendance
Although it won't take place until next month, the International Congress and Convention Association's 2009 Congress has already attracted a record-breaking 847 delegates from 66 countries.
Longtime Exec with Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB Passes
Tom Durkin, the longtime regional vice president of convention sales for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, has passed away in Washington, D.C.
Approved U.S. National CVB Would Rely On European Visitor Fees
The U.S. Travel Promotion Act of 2009, which would establish for the first time ever a federal convention and visitors bureau to promote the United States as a destination, passed the U.S. House of...
International Association Meeting Planners Making Do With Less
According to a survey released in September by the International Congress & Convention Association, 46 percent of association meeting planners are getting less financial support for their largest event...
Motivation Show Announces New Schedule, Venue for 2010
During The Motivation Show in Chicago last week, its organizers announced plans to relocate the 2010 show to McCormick Place West, Chicago's newest exhibition venue, and to alter the show's exhibit and...
Industry Leaders Meet With Homeland Security Secretary, Discuss Travel Issues
Travel leaders from around the country met yesterday with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to discuss issues affecting their industry, including swine flu and visa entry...
Lufthansa Offers Meeting Booking Tool
Lufthansa this summer released a new global meetings air travel online booking tool that provides access to an organization's negotiated and published fares.
New U.S. Incentive and Meeting Travel Show Planned for 2011
The Americas IBTM show will take place in June 2011 in Baltimore, using a hosted buyer format.
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