Industry

Two More Groups Join Convention Industry Council
McLean, Va. -- The Convention Industry Council (CIC) has added two more groups to its roster of meetings industry associations: the Association of Collegiate Conference and Events...
Cendant May Sell Travel Distribution Business
New York -- Cendant Corp. today said it may sell its travel distribution division rather than spin it off into a separate company this fall, as previously announced.
Maritz to Sell Controlling Interest in European Meetings Business
St. Louis, Mo. -- Meeting and incentive giant Maritz Inc. today announced plans to sell controlling interest in its European meetings business to U.K.-based The Grass Roots Group.
New Orleans Wins $30 Million for Tourism Promotion
Baton Rouge, La. -- New Orleans yesterday won $30 million for tourism promotion from the state agency in charge of Louisiana's recovery following Hurricane Katrina.
Intl. Travel Execs Urge U.S. to Speed Security Checks
Last week, the sixth annual global summit of the World Travel and Tourism Council convened in Washington, and influential council members . . .
CIC Selects New Management Co.; Power Remains CEO
McLean, Va. -- The Convention Industry Council (CIC) has appointed Management Options Inc. (MOI) as its new association management company, but the current staff of eight people, including chief...
Delta, Pilots' Union Reach Tentative Labor Agreement
Atlanta -- A strike at Delta Air Lines was apparently averted today when the airline and the union representing its pilots tentatively agreed to a new pilot wage and benefit package.
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Kitty Ratcliffe Named St. Louis Convention Commission President
St. Louis -- Kathleen (Kitty) Ratcliffe, a prominent figure in the meetings industry, today was named president of the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission.
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Delta Pilots Authorize Strike
Atlanta -- Delta Air Lines pilots yesterday voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike against the airline, which is seeking further wage and benefit concessions from the pilots.
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