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Dieter Huckestein to Retire from Hilton Hotels
Beverly Hills, Calif. -- Dieter Huckestein, chairman and chief executive of Hilton Hotels' Conrad luxury brand, yesterday announced he will retire early next year.
John Marks to Leave San Francisco CVB
San Francisco -- John Marks, who has led this city's convention bureau since 1987, plans to step down as the bureau's president and chief executive on June 30 of next year.
Bush Shows SWA a Little Love
On Tuesday, Southwest Airlines flew its first-ever direct flight from Dallas Love Field ...
A Whole New Era for the Gateway City
Over the past half-decade, St. Louis has undergone a reformation that has brought new life to its downtown district.
Hilton Hotels Enters Convention Center Business
Hilton Hotels Corp. has taken a small but significant step into uncharted territory for a hotel company: convention center management and marketing.
History, and Themed Events, Come Alive at Unique Venues in Hawaii
Planners looking for something besides luaus for offsite events and activities should consider one of Hawaii's historical sites.
APEX Contracts Discussion Document Ready for Review
As with its previous guidelines panels, the Convention Industry Council has made available on its website the preliminary best-practices findings of its APEX Contracts Panel, for industry review and...
A New Attempt to Resolve Border Passport Controversy
There is a new effort to find an alternative to a controversial proposal that would require Americans to have passports when entering or returning from even nearby countries.
Enter the Dragon
Asia is becoming the hot spot for meetings. Here's why
Feds to Allow Scissors, Screwdrivers on Planes
Washington -- Airline passengers can carry scissors, screwdrivers and other sharp implements aboard flights within the country under new federal rules expected to be announced Friday.
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Conferon President Resigns
Twinsburg, Ohio -- Dave Lutz, president of Conferon, one of the nation's largest meeting planning firms, has announced his resignation effective Jan. 1.
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