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Delta, Northwest Airlines Merge
Having received approval from both the Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Department of Justice, Atlanta-based Delta Airlines announced yesterday that it has merged with Eagan, Minn.-based...
PCMA Announces Keynotes for 2009 Annual Meeting
Noted humanitarian Stephen Lewis, economic analyst Jeremy Siegel and New York Times columnist David Brooks will headline the Professional Convention Management Associaton's 53rd Annual Meeting.
Taxi Drivers Add Fuel Surcharge
Rides in major cities jump by $1 to $1.50, while others debate fare hikes.
TSEA Names New Director of Marketing, Membership
The Chicago-based Trade Show Exhibitors Association has chosen David Brull as its new director of marketing and membership, effective earlier this month.
Convention Industry Council Restructures, Reorganizes, Refocuses
The board of directors of the Convention Industry Council has approved a series of organizational changes designed to help it better pursue its core mission and programs.
As Low-Cost Carriers Enter 'No-Fly' Zone, Could Bigs Be Next?
Once considered the future of air travel, independents go bust while cancellations continue due to the fuel crisis.
Interested in U.S. Travel, International Tourists Flock to DiscoverAmerica.com
International interest in visiting the United States remains high, according to the Travel Industry Association, which cites as proof visitor traffic to DiscoverAmerica.com, a destination marketing Web...
Campaign Intended to Reinforce France as Top Host Country
Citing intensifying competition, France has been embarking on an international promotional project to enhance its image as a dynamic, well-rounded business travel destination.
Facing Economic Downturn, Companies Canceling Conferences, Meetings, Survey Says
In order to cope with the nation's economic downturn, corporate travel managers are finding creative ways to reduce corporate travel costs, suggests new research from the National Business Travel...
Minneapolis Is Energized with Momentum After the RNC
The Minneapolis CVB is still "basking in the glow" of last month's Republican National Convention, which it says has translated into a higher profile for the city, as well as more meetings and...
CIC Accepting 2010 Hall of Leaders Nominations
The Convention Industry Council has officially begun accepting nominations for its 2010 Hall of Leaders Induction Celebration, which honors outstanding leaders and innovators within the convention...
ACTE, VCD Release Guidelines for Environmentally Friendly Biz Travel
The Association of Corporate Travel Executives has partnered with Germany's green travel association, Verkehrsclub Deutschland, in order to release a series of guidelines for environmentally friendly...
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