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AH&LA Releases Guide on What to Do in Case of Swine Flu
With concerns about the H1N1 virus making a comeback as flu season approaches, the American Hotel & Lodging Association has released a manual on how to handle swine flu risks in hotels.
ALHI Plans Diamond Giveaway for The Motivation Show
In order to promote one of its member properties, Associated Luxury Hotels International has announced that it will give away a 1-carat diamond at The Motivation Show in Chicago later this month.
CIC Messaging Task Force to Promote the Value of Face-to-Face Meetings
A task force of meetings industry leaders has launched a public relations project that it will use to develop key messages about the value of face-to-face meetings and events.
Despite Economy, Nearly 5,000 Attend ASAE Annual Meeting in Toronto
In spite of the down economy, ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership welcomed nearly 5,000 association professionals and industry partners to its 2009 Annual Meeting & Exposition in Toronto last...
Experient Partners With Content Management Corporation to Deliver Meetings Content
Meetings management company Experient has partnered with Content Management Corporation, which specializes in content management tools for association meetings, in order to capture and deliver content...
ACOM Debuts New Memorial Award, Launches Scholarship Program
The Association for Convention Operations Management has launched its third annual student scholarship program and introduced a new award for ACOM members.
Homeland Security Gives IAAM Foundation $250K for Venue Emergency Preparedness
The International Association of Assembly Managers Foundation has received a $250,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for use in stimulating emergency preparedness at arenas,...
CIC Announces July 2009 CMP Class
According to the Convention Industry Council, which administers the test, 415 individuals passed the July 11, 2009, Certified Meeting Professional examination.
Group Forms New Association for Medical Meeting Planners
A group of five meeting professionals specializing in the health care industry has formed a new industry association, the International Medical Meeting Professionals Association.
VisitScotland: Lockerbie Controversy Won't Impact American Travel
Despite the controversial release by Scottish authorities of convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdul Baset Ali al-Megrahi, Scotland's convention and visitors bureau has said it's unconcerned about potential...
Southwest To Offer Wi-Fi Fleetwide
Southwest Airlines will expand its wireless Internet offering fleetwide next year, the company announced last week.
NBTA Convention Generates $330 Million in Economic Impact
According to the National Business Travel Association, its 2009 International Convention & Exposition will generate approximately $330 million in economic impact over the next five years.
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