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AH&LA Names Joe Martin New Chairman
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) has selected Joe Martin, CHA, as its new chairman, effective Jan. 1, 2009.
IACC Releases New Technology-Related Recommendations, Requirements
Hoping to keep conference centers on the cutting edge, the St. Louis-based International Association of Conference Centers has set new membership standards and made new industry-wide recommendations in...
Under Fire, AIG Cancels 160 Meetings and Events
After participating in a sales event last week at a luxury resort in Phoenix, insurance giant American International Group Inc. has issued a statement in defense of its meeting, promising that it has...
PCMA Names 2009 Officers, Board of Directors
The Chicago-based Professional Convention Management Association has announced the election of its 2009 board of directors, including its officers.
CIC Announces 2010 CMP Winter, Summer Exam Dates
The Washington, D.C.-based Convention Industry Council has announced the dates and locations for its 2010 winter and summer Certified Meeting Professional examinations.
Despite Economy, EIBTM Says Pre-Registration, First-Time Exhibitors Up
Even amid current economic conditions, the numbers of pre-registered attendees and first-time exhibitors are up this year for its annual European Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition, Reed...
Delta Joins Other Airlines, Charges Checked Luggage Fee
Atlanta-based Delta Airlines, which announced last month that it had officially merged with Northwest Airlines, has become the last major U.S. airline to institute a checked baggage fee for checked...
Former Site Solutions CEO Launches Virtual Meeting Planning Company
Brigitte Connors, former CEO of Site Solutions Worldwide, has announced the opening of her newest venture, a virtual meeting planning and hospitality mentoring firm called Meeting Experts Inc.
Unicomm Announces Green Travel Summit, Sponsored By AmEx
Event management company Unicomm LLC and event sponsor American Express Business Travel have announced the launch of the Green Travel Summit, which Unicomm says will be the first fully dedicated forum...
HCEA Updates Exhibitor-Sponsored Event Guidelines
The Atlanta-based Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association has released revised guidelines for exhibitor-sponsored events and educational symposia.
Aboard US Airways, Non-stop Service Returns to U.S. Virgin Islands
Following the announcement of significant service reductions this summer by several U.S. airlines, non-stop flight service to St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, has been restored.
Travel Technology Group Partners with Luggage Free for Event Concierge Service
Chicago-based event services company Travel Technology Group has partnered with luggage shipping firm Luggage Free in order to offer exclusive shipping options and rates for all Travel Technology Group...
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