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American Air Pulls Tickets From Expedia
Fort Worth, TX -- American Airlines yesterday stopped selling first- and business-class domestic tickets and all international tickets through Expedia, the world's largest online travel agency.
Robbery Plagues Coin Convention for Second Year
Orlando -- A coin dealer attending the Florida United Numismatists' annual convention here was robbed last Saturday of rare coins worth an estimated $4 million, the second consecutive year the event has...
Corporate Travel Managers Predict More Travel for 2007
Good news for meeting planners. The National Business Travel Association's 2007 forecast calls for more travel and more spending on travel and hotel stays this year.
New CEO Takes Reins at Chicago's McCormick Place, Navy Pier
Chicago -- Juan Ochoa, head of the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the past 10 years, on Tuesday was named chief executive of the public authority that operates the McCormick Place convention...
Now Arriving: Travel Accessories
Travel accessories for a new age.
Tollett Resigns From Houston CVB
Houston -- Gerard J. "Jordy" Tollett, president and chief executive of this city's convention bureau since 1997, today announced his resignation, effective immediately.
CIC Names 2007 Hall of Leaders Honorees
Washington -- The Convention Industry Council (CIC), a consortium of leading event industry associations, has named five executives for induction into its Hall of Leaders next year.
Healthcare Meetings Attendance Rises
Atlanta -- Professional attendance at healthcare meetings increased nearly 14 percent this year over five years ago, according to a new report by the Healthcare Convention and Exhibitors Association...
Luxury Watch Brands Get Sporty
Why sports styles rule today's hippest watch designs.
Fresno CVB Probed for Unauthorized Spending
The Fresno city council is asking questions of the local convention and visitors bureau after it was revealed that $60,000 was placed on CVB credit cards for retail items seemingly unrelated to bureau...
Spa Products: Road to Relaxation
From rejuvenating lotions to mood-setting candles, spa products make excellent gifts that clearly tell employees: You've worked hard; now, relax.
Airbus Superjumbo Okay to Fly
Toulouse, France -- Following six years of development, the Airbus A380 was deemed safe for flight on December 12, by both the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Federal Aviation Administration...
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