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Recession May Harm Green Business Travel, Survey Says
Although Corporate Social Responsibility efforts continue to grow, the down economy may hurt individual initiatives, including "green" business travel programs, suggests an annual opinion poll by the...
AIBTM Postponed
The economy cited as reason, not the meetings industry in particular.
Making Cents of it All
Convention and visitors bureaus are working with planners through difficult financial times.
In Pursuit of Common Goals, DMAI, U.S. Travel Association Combine Foundations
In order to more effectively represent the interests of both the destination marketing profession and the travel industry in general, the Destination Marketing Association International and the U.S....
Meanwhile, Back at Headquarters
CVBs play a big role in luring headquarters hotels to convention destinations. Here's how.
ACOM Honors Founder William Just With Memorial Award
In recognition of its founder, William Just, who died in December, the Association for Convention Operations Management has established the Annual William H. Just CAE, CMP Memorial Award, it announced...
ASAE: Association Meetings in Trouble, Study Suggests
Although interest in face-to-face meetings remains high among association members, the economic downturn is threatening those meetings, according to the results of a new economic impact study conducted...
Cover Story: Seal of Approval
DMAI's accreditation program for CVBs enters its second year and gains importance in the tough economy.
Freeman Acquires AVT Event Technologies
Event management company Freeman has acquired AVT Event Technologies, an Arlington Heights, Ill.-based provider of in-house audio/visual for U.S. hotels.
EventView Report: Companies Using Event Marketing to Drive Purchases, Build Engagement
Senior sales and marketing executives throughout North America believe that meetings and events can help companies drive ROI and deepen brand relationships with consumers, and are therefore a valuable...
Limousines and Town Cars Things of the Past? Say It Ain't So!
With the country suffering the worst economic crisis in a generation, meeting planners and participants are watching perks like business-class flights and now luxury ground transportation disappear like...
Meetings Industry Backs Grassroots 'Keep America Meeting' Campaign
Members of the meetings, events and incentive travel industry have collaborated in order to initiate a new grassroots campaign that's designed to promote meetings as an important business practice and...
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