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Kellen Company is Making Push for U.S. Associations in China
Association management firm paves way for U.S. clients to establish themselves, hold meetings in the growing market
Delta-Northwest Merger Talks Hint Air Shake-Up
No official word, but consolidation looms for airline industry; meeting planners on watch
Virgin Atlantic to Offer Hydrogen-Powered Limos
Virgin Atlantic and General Motors have teamed up to offer passengers a hydrogen fuel cell car as part of its Upper Class limo service. A trial of the service will kick off in Los Angeles and it will be...
Beijing Airport Opens World's Largest Terminal
The new international terminal at Beijing's National Airport opened on Friday, making it the world's largest airport with a colossus, dragon-shaped terminal bigger than the Pentagon and 20 percent...
Chicago Goes for the Gold Event in Sports
Vies for 2016 Summer Olympics; Games may be springboard for destination investments
American Express and Delta Introduce 'Pay with Miles'
American Express Gold and Platinum Delta SkyMiles Credit Cardmembers now have the ability to use their miles to pay for all or part of a Delta Ticket with no blackout dates or inventory restrictions.
MPI Announces International Board Candidates
Meeting Professionals International this week announced the slate of candidates for its 2008-2009 International Board of Directors. Pending approval by MPI members, the new boardmembers would begin...
Stephens Center to Get Airport Travel Information Board
A real-time airport travel information display is to be installed at the Donald E. Stephens Convention and Conference Center in Rosemont, Illinois after a deal was signed between digital signage...
Orlando Sees Convention Slowdown
The Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau is "seeing softness" in the convention and meetings market.
Portland Puts New Foot Forward
Bureau's rebranding highlights the city's sophistication
SkyTeam Unveils Plans for New Heathrow Terminal
Skyteam is moving to Terminal Four at London's Heathrow Airport. The joint facility for the alliance's 10 carriers will include shared self-service kiosks and a common check-in area with an increase in...
ACTE Calls for Delay on Real ID
The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) is calling for a one year delay on the implementation of the Real ID program by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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