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Former Airline Executive Joins Conferon as COO
Twinsburg, Ohio -- A former British Airways executive, David Erich, yesterday was named chief operating officer of Conferon Global Services (CGS), one of the country's largest meeting-planning firms.
Global Spectrum Expands Into Asia
Philadelphia -- Global Spectrum, a leading facilities-management company in North America, is expanding into Asia through a partnership to manage China's new Chongqing International Convention and...
On Target: An active CVB can make a second-tier city a top meeting choice
If you haven't considered these cities for your next meeting, here's why you should
Aruba to Spend Over $200 Million on Tourism Infrastructure
Oranjestad, Aruba -- Aruba's public and private sectors plan to spend more than $200 million combined to improve the Caribbean island's tourism infrastructure, the Aruba Tourism Authority announced...
Charity & Virtue Bureau: Local Volunteerism Abounds
CVBs help meetings groups find ways to give back to their host communities
Event Auditing, Research Offered in Single Package
Shelton, Conn. -- BPA Worldwide Events and Exhibit Surveys, Inc. yesterday announced a joint venture, Event Insights, which combines event attendance auditing and attendee research in a single package.
Personal Success: Gym Bags
Check out these attractive, sleek gym bags.
New Orleans Convention Center Partially Re-Opens
New Orleans -- The Ernest Morial Convention Center was partially re-opened today, nearly five months after it shut down following the ravages of Hurricane Katrina and thousands of desperate people who...
Las Vegas Convention Center Expansion Approved
Las Vegas -- A $738-million expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center was approved yesterday by the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority (LVCVA) board of directors.
Marriott Rebrands Meeting Production, Planning Service
Rosemont, Ill. -- Marriott International's service for planners who organize events with complex production requirements, such as satellite broadcasting, has been rebranded to emphasize the division's...
Modern Meeting Merchandise
For meetings, trade show giveaways, and room gifts, high-tech can often equal high desirability.
An Opportunity and Challenge: Gen X to provide both for associations
Chicago -- Members of Generation X will prove fertile ground for recruitment by associations over the next decade, but associations must work harder to provide Gen Xers tangible benefits if they want to...
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