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Green Takes Off with Aircraft Landings
Airlines also reduce carbon dioxide emissions and save fuel during taxiing.
MPI Expands into Asia, South America
Dallas-based Meeting Professionals International has launched new chapters in Korea and Brazil, it announced this month.
Online Prep Helps Students Pass CMP Exam, PCMA Reports
Of students who enrolled in its CMP Online Prep course in 2008, 98 percent passed the Certified Meeting Professional examination on their first try, the Chicago-based Professional Convention Management...
California Says 'Yea' to High-Speed Rail Network
Voters pass statewide bullet train; is the rest of the nation on track for similar systems?
MPI Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
After a thorough search, Dallas-based Meeting Professionals International has named Trey Feiler its new chief operating officer.
TIA Launches Travel Web Site for Obama Transition Team
The Washington, D.C.-based Travel Industry Association (TIA) has launched a new Web page that's intended to inform and educate President-elect Barack Obama's new Administration on critical travel...
Apple Says 2009 Macworld Expo Is Its Last
Because it says trade shows have become a small part of its marketing mix, Apple has announced that next month's Macworld Expo in San Francisco, taking place Jan. 5-9, 2009, will be its last.
Dynamic Duo Grows Charlotte's Green Squad
Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority CEO Tim Newman and Tribble Creative Group president Mary Tribble spearhead Charlotte Green Team, a growing force in the city.
HSMAI Announces 2009 'Affordable Meetings' Conferences, Dates
The McClean, Va.-based Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International has announced the dates for its 2009 Affordable Meetings Conference & Expositions.
More Bureaus Join Growing Industry Packs
Destination Marketing Association International has qualified 13 more members in its destination marketing accreditation program, while the Convene Green Alliance has added four more CVBs to its...
Despite Affordable Fuel, Airlines Brace for $2.5B Global Loss in 2009, IATA Says
Although fuel prices have fallen dramatically in the last quarter, the global airline industry still expects to see a multibillion-dollar loss in 2009, according to the International Air Transport...
VenueQuest Plans 'Karma Kick-Off' Week for 2009
VenueQuest Global Meetings & Travel has announced a large-scale volunteer effort taking place the week of Jan. 1, 2009, that consists of an entire week of volunteerism by VenueQuest employees, as well...
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