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AH&LA Embraces, Implements Green Guidelines
The American Hotel & Lodging Association has launched a new green lodging strategy with which to educate, inform and motivate its members.
MPI Forms Council to Explore Meetings Industry Opportunities
Dallas-based Meeting Professionals International has gathered a group of international industry leaders that will make up an Executive Advisory Council charged with exploring challenges and...
EIBTM Eyes Environmental Certification, Adopts British Sustainability Standard
Hoping to lead by example, United Kingdom-based Reed Travel Exhibitions is planning to make its next event, the European Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition, a green one.
Airlines Report Steep Decline in Global Business Travel
The number of passengers flying business- and first-class has dropped significantly this year compared with last, according to new data released last week by the International Air Transport Association,...
ICCA Gives Optimistic Economic Outlook, Reports Record Attendance at 2008 Congress
The International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA), based in the Netherlands, enjoyed record attendance at its 2008 ICCA Congress, it announced last week.
State of Maryland Puts the Cap On Rental Car Refueling Costs
Hertz adds fee to refill tanks at local market rates.
Europe's 'Dinner in the Sky' Makes U.S. Debut in Florida
European special events company and concept Dinner in the Sky will hold its first U.S. event Dec. 5-6 at the Seminole Casino in Coconut Creek, Fla.
ASAE & The Center Approve New, Integrated Board of Directors
The boards of the American Society of Association Executives and The Center for Association Leadership have approved a new governance structure that will effectively combine the two governing bodies in...
AH&LA Extends McInerney's Contract As CEO Through 2011
The American Hotel & Lodging Association has extended President and CEO Joe McInerney's contract for two years, it announced last week.
OpenSkies Puts Business Class Under T&E Radar for Planners
As business class becomes a distant memory due to tightened meetings budgets, airlines are looking for ways to get corporations' employees back in 52-inch-seat pitch. The latest is the new British...
TIA Applauds Visa Waiver Program Expansion, Expects Economic Benefit
The Washington, D.C.-based Travel Industry Association has released a statement in support of the United States' recently announced expansion of its Visa Waiver Program, which became official yesterday.
For MeetDifferent, MPI Plans Economic Themes, Content
In advance of its 2009 MeetDifferent conference, Dallas-based Meeting Professionals International has announced an educational program that's focused largely on economic themes and problem solving.
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