Industry

Preemptive Strike: Destination Deals
Facing recession, the Southeast region's CVBs roll out marketing campaigns and freebies.
U.S. Travel Association Reveals Details of Pro-Meetings Campaign
Roger Dow, CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, today released details on the recently struck trade-group coalition and public-relations campaign now being mobilized to fight the negative attacks on the...
With New Campaign, U.S. Travel Association Proves It 'Means Business'
In order to counter negative media reports that have mischaracterized them as irresponsible and extravagant, the U.S. Travel Association today launched a new public awareness campaign designed to...
Addressing Aviation's Under-the-Radar Threat
Some airports send border collies on wild-goose chases; others fight birds differently.
In Defense of Meetings Industry, NBTA Helps Planners Write to Congress
Concerned about the way that the public perceives them, the National Business Travel Association has released a statement in support of corporate meetings and events, it announced last week, adding that...
Meister Meeting Services Introduces Attrition Mitigation Service
Because declining travel budgets and low meeting attendance are forcing many organizations to unexpectedly cancel or downsize their meetings, Meister Meeting Services has announced a new service to help...
MPI Announces International Board of Directors
Dallas-based Meeting Professionals International has announced the slate of candidates for its 2009-2010 International Board of Directors.
DMAI Foundation Announces Five-Year, $4 Million Fundraising Goal
The Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) Foundation has launched a new fundraising campaign with which it hopes to raise $4 million in pledges payable over five years.
San Jose Lets CVB Keep Running McEnery Convention Center
A public-private cooperative that includes the San Jose Convention & Visitors Bureau will continue to operate the San Jose McEnery Convention Center and other city facilities for the next five years...
Making Tracks
Train travel is making a comeback.
Northern Trust Bank Scolded for Golf Tournament Spending, Meetings Industry Responds
U.S. lawmakers have verbally reprimanded yet another U.S. bank that accepted federal bailout money for what they've called "extravagant spending practices."
HCEA Report: Attendance Up at Healthcare Meetings in 2008
The average professional attendance at U.S. healthcare meetings increased by 1.4 percent in 2008, compared to 2007, according to the Atlanta-based Healthcare Convention and Exhibitors Association.
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