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Chris Baum Joins ConferenceDirect as Senior Vice President
The industry veteran most recently headed the Reno Sparks CVA.
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5 Great Museums for Groups
These institutions' galleries are home to not only amazing art and artifacts, but also to magnificent meetings and events.
Cindy D'Aoust Named President and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association
Cindy D'Aoust Named President and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association
The meetings and travel industry executive has been with CLIA since 2014.
New Index Created for Destinations Committed to Sustainability
New Index Created for Destinations Committed to Sustainability
Destinations committed to sustainability are being gathered into the new GDS-Index, a joint project from MCI, the IMEX industry trade shows, and the International Congress and Convention Association.
Streaming Technology Can Take Meeting Attendance to the Next Level
Streaming Technology Can Take Meeting Attendance to the Next Level
By livestreaming an event or conference through virtual reality, attendees can get a near-realistic view of what it's like to actually attend an event.
CSM OF THE YEAR 2015
2016 CSMs of the Year
They're your partner, your logistics expert, your go-to person -- they're your convention service manager (CSM). Here are three of the best CSMs of 2015.
Op-Ed: Meetings Done Right
Op-Ed: Meetings Done Right
A recent New York Times article questions the value of meetings. But when done right, meetings have a positive impact on organizations.
Starwood Starpoints Can Now Be Redeemed at Design Hotels
Starwood Starpoints Can Now Be Redeemed at Design Hotels
Design Hotels and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) today announced the ability to redeem SPG Starpoints at participating Design Hotels properties.
Disney Cruise Line to Add Two Ships by 2023
Disney Cruise Line to Add Two Ships by 2023
The vessels, being built by the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany, will each have 1,250 staterooms.
Samsonite Buys Tumi
Samsonite Buys Tumi
The two leading brands in the incentive luggage award market announced plans to join forces.
Three U.S. Airlines Apply to Start Service to Cuba
Three U.S. Airlines Apply to Start Service to Cuba
American, JetBlue, and United seek approval from the U.S. DOT now that commercial flights have been allowed.
ICCA Launches New Annual Event: Association Meetings Programme
ICCA Launches New Annual Event: Association Meetings Programme
The International Congress and Convention Association's "AMP" event will attract association buyers and suppliers for shared learning and development.
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