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Value, Innovation Stressed at NYSAE Conference
Delivering higher-value meetings, building stronger business partnerships and enhancing the event experience through creativity were the main themes at the New York Society of Association Executives'...
McCormick Place Labor Contract Said Exhibitor-Friendly
Chicago -- The nation's two leading exhibition services contractors yesterday hailed their new labor agreement with riggers at McCormick Place as one that will benefit trade show exhibitors through...
IACC Goes to the Movies
The International Association of Conference Centers has introduced a two-minute movie on its website about holding meetings at IACC-approved conference centers.
Baltimore Convention Bureau Chief Resigns
Baltimore -- Leslie Doggett yesterday resigned as president and chief executive of the Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association, citing unspecified health and family reasons.
U.S. Hosts Most International Association Meetings
Amsterdam -- The United States last year hosted the most meetings held by international associations while Vienna took the top spot for cities in rankings compiled by the International Congress &...
Amex Announces Global Advisory Service
Atlanta -- American Express Business Travel yesterday announced a service that deals with all aspects of companies' global travel, including meetings, in a comprehensive manner.
Domestic Air Fares Rise an Average $12 in One Year
Alexandria, Va. -- The average U.S. domestic air fare rose $12 from March 2005 to March of this year, with changes varying significantly by class of service, the National Business Travel Association...
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San Francisco Convention Bureau Names New CEO
San Francisco -- Joe D'Alessandro, chief of the Portland Oregon Visitors Association for the past 10 years, yesterday was named the new president and chief executive of the San Francisco Convention &...
Armenian Airplane Crashes; 113 Deaths
Sochi, Russia -- All 113 people aboard an Armenian passenger airplane died today when the plane crashed into the Black Sea as it approached this coastal resort city.
Carlson Wagonlit to Acquire Navigant; Accor to Sell Carlson Wagonlit Interest
Minneapolis -- Carlson Wagonlit Travel, a leading corporate travel management company, today announced it will acquire Denver-based rival Navigant International, which is doing business as TQ3Navigant,...
Conferon's Peckinpaugh Named CEO of San Diego CVB
San Diego -- David Peckinpaugh, chief marketing officer of meetings-management giant Conferon Global Services, today was named the new president and chief executive of the San Diego Convention &...
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