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What Happens in Vegas ...
The National Association of Broadcasters runs a media show that generates $50 billion in global sales, and they want everyone to know it.
ACTE Votes To Reopen NBTA Merger Talks
The Association of Corporate Travel Executives last week announced the "outline of the broad terms" of a proposed merger with the National Business Travel Association.
PCMA Quashes ACTE "Strategic Alliance"
The Professional Convention Management Association has pulled the plug on the "strategic alliance" it formed in June with the Association of Corporate Travel Executives.
Travel Technology Group, Ambassadors Merge
Two meetings, housing and event management companies, Chicago-based Travel Technology Group and Atlanta-based Ambassadors, have merged.
DMAI Hosts 1,000 in Atlanta
Destination Marketing Association International hosted approximately 1,000 individuals at its 95th Annual Convention in Atlanta last week, including nearly 700 attendees and 300 exhibitors.
Association Watch
Conference centers develop sustainability designation, HCEA installs new leadership and more.
Speaking About Success
MPI's World Education Conference focuses on the way forward.
Financial Association Implements Annual Regionalized Meetings Abroad
The Million Dollar Round Table will begin annually holding overseas meetings with regionally tailored programming, beginning March 2010 in Seoul.
Terri Breining Closes Concepts Worldwide
After 21 years, Terri Breining, founder and CEO, is shutting down Concepts Worldwide.
Roger Dow: Obama Administration Sets Positive Meetings Example
In a statement released today, U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow says an upcoming Obama Administration retreat demonstrates well the value of face-to-face meetings and events.
MPI Notebook: Foundation Gains Member Support
The MPI Foundation is working to persuade its individual members to donate as supplier funds are becoming harder to come by.
American Express Launches 'Meetings Month'
American Express Business Travel has announced the start of "Meetings Month," a month-long online event aimed at providing insight and advice on managing meetings programs.
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