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StarCite Announces Strategic Partnerships
Meetings technology supplier StarCite has partnered with Rearden Commerce and Experient, both of which will use StarCite's Web-based solutions to manage meetings.
CIC Extends CMP Application Deadline to Sept. 1
Citing "overwhelming requests" from meeting planners, the Convention Industry Council has extended the application deadline for its Certified Meeting Professional examination to Sept. 1.
NBTA Names Michael McCormick Executive Director, Ices ACTE Merger
The National Business Travel Association today will name Michael McCormick as its new executive director and COO.
AmEx Launches 'eXpert Insights' Travel Research Practice
New service to provide travel executives and planners with T&E data, trend insights and cost-saving strategies.
Delta Returns To Discounting Meetings
Delta Air Lines this week launched its Delta Meeting Network, marking its return to discounting meeting fares, which it abandoned when it rolled out SimpliFares in early 2005.
EIBTM Awards Expanding With Two Additional Categories
One month remains for entries to the EIBTM 2009 Meeting and Incentive Industry Awards, which this year is adding a new category and reviving an old one.
The Show Must Go On
How big groups are staying afloat and carrying on with annual meetings during trying economic times.
Destination & Travel Foundation Raises $3.54 Million for Destination Excellence Campaign
Within six months of launching it, the Destination & Travel Foundation has raised $3.54 million for its Destination Excellence campaign.
In TARP Comments, NBTA Pushes Travel Management, Meetings Programs
In response to TARP, the National Business Travel Association has filed comments urging the government to adopt travel industry guidelines for managing corporate travel and meetings.
CIC Releases APEX Green Meetings Standards for Public Comment
The Convention Industry Council's Accepted Practices Exchange has released for review and comment by the meetings industry its final draft standards for green meetings and events.
MPI Plans CMP Exam for 2010's MeetDifferent Cancun
Meeting Professionals International will give the Convention Industry Council's Certified Meeting Professional exam during MeetDifferent Cancun in February 2010.
TSA's Secure Flight Does Not Require Exact Matching Of Names To Fly
The Transportation Security Administration has clarified misperceptions about the Secure Flight program.
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