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JetBlue Expands Meetings Program
JetBlue Airways last week announced the expansion of its program for corporate meeting planners to simplify the booking process for conventions and associations travel.
Shreveport-Bossier CVB Launches New Brand
The Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau on April 3 officially unveiled its new brand, "Louisiana's Other Side," at a launch event at the Shreveport Convention Center.
Atlantic City CVA Seeks Greater Authority
Bill granting control of the convention center and Boardwalk Hall moves forward
Frontier Airlines Files for Bankruptcy
Denver-based Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc. today filed for bankruptcy protection, but executives at the low-cost carrier said they hope to continue operating normal service.
PCMA Names Sherrif Karamat as COO
The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) today named Sherrif Karamat as its new Chief Operating Officer.
American Airlines Cancels Nearly 1,000 Flights
Passengers on American Airlines today face a third day of massive cancellations as the carrier carries out emergency inspections on its fleet of MD-80 aircraft for wiring issues.
CIC Adds Two Member Organizations
The Convention Industry Council this week announced the addition of two new member organizations: the Green Meetings Industry Council (GMIC) and the International Association of Professional Congress...
Emergency Passport Help Now Available at Kennedy Airport
Travelers flying through New York's Kennedy Airport now have help on hand for visa or passport problems at the airline check-in counter.
NBTA: High Cost Tempers Demand for "Green" Business Travel
Demand is growing for "green" services in business travel, a panel of experts told more than 225 travel managers and suppliers gathered in Toronto last week at a two-day conference sponsored by the...
Exhibition Industry Growth Steady in 2007
The exhibition industry grew 3.2 percent in 2007, according to the fifth annual Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) Index report, which provides exhibition industry performance data for 11...
St. Louis Convention Center Reaches Agreement with Union
A general consensus was reached yesterday afternoon on audiovisual issues at the St. Louis America's Center.
Skybus Halts Operations, Declares Bankruptcy
Colombus, Ohio-based Skybus last week became the fourth U.S. airline to shut down or announce plans to do so this year, blaming high fuel prices and a slowing economic environment.
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