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Toronto Convention Bureau Chief Named MPI President
Dallas -- Bruce MacMillan, head of the Toronto convention bureau, today was named the new president and chief executive of Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the largest association of meeting...
Delta to Deploy Flat Sleeper-Seats
Atlanta -- Delta Air Lines yesterday said it will install completely horizontal sleeper-seats on aircraft serving international routes beginning in early 2008.
A Brand New World for Promotional Apparel
The rise of popular consumer lables in the corporate apparel market: what makes their appeal extra large, why generic apparel doesn't measure up, and what trends are in store for fall.
U.S., EU Agree on Air Passenger Data Sharing
Luxembourg -- The U.S. government and European Union today agreed on interim terms for sharing the personal information of trans-Atlantic airline passengers as it relates to anti-terrorism security.
Telecom Groups to Reunite Trade Shows
Washington, DC -- The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and United States Telecom Association (USTelecom) yesterday announced they will once again produce a single trade show after holding...
Congress Ends Domestic Flight Restrictions at Dallas Love Field
Washington, DC -- Congress on Friday approved legislation that eliminates restrictions on long-haul domestic flights at Dallas Love Field, the home airport of Southwest Airlines.
Report of Morial Center Expansion Cancellation Disputed
New Orleans -- The president of the organization that operates the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center here yesterday disputed a report in the city's leading newspaper that a planned center expansion "is...
Superdome Reopens in New Orleans
New Orleans -- The Louisiana Superdome yesterday hosted its first professional football game since Hurricane Katrina, marking a milestone in this city's recovery.
Feds Ease Air Carry-On Rules
Washington -- Airline passengers may carry aboard planes small amounts of liquid and gel toiletries along with beverages they purchase in secure areas of airports, beginning tomorrow, the federal...
Intestinal Illness Strikes Alaska Conventioneers
Homer, AK -- At least 30 of 200 people attending a convention here were struck by gastrointestinal illness last weekend, according to a local newspaper.
Personal Success: Safely Transporting Laptops and Accessories
Here are a few ideas to safely carry laptops and accessories to work or on the road
Domestic Airfares Hit New Highs for Business Travelers
New York -- Average domestic airfares for business travelers have hit their highest prices since the end of 2001, American Express reported yesterday.
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