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New Airline Coalition Opposes Big Three, Supports Open Skies
FedEx, Atlas Air Worldwide, JetBlue Airways, and Hawaiian Airlines have formed a new group supporting U.S. Open Skies agreements with the Middle East.
Convention Industry Council Names CMP 'Influencers'
Convention Industry Council Names CMP 'Influencers'
The Convention Industry Council has chosen the 30 most influential Certified Meeting Professionals in the meetings industry.
U.S. Travel Pushes JOLT Act with Video Testimonials
U.S. Travel Pushes JOLT Act with Video Testimonials
The U.S. Travel Association is circulating video testimonials from travel leaders in support of expanding the U.S. Visa Waiver Program.
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MPI Moves Up WEC Dates for 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019
Next congress locations will be Atlantic City, Las Vegas, Indianapolis, and Toronto.
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MPI Launches MPI Academy
The association is placing a major focus on education, certification programs, and experiential learning.
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GBTA Foundation Joins Fight Against Child Exploitation
The GBTA Foundation has partnered with anti-trafficking group ECPAT to mobilize business travelers against child trafficking.
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Refreshing Teambuilding Ideas
From a Song Slam to LEGOs, here are two innovative, fun--and effective--teambuilding activities for your next meeting or incentive.
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New Starwood SVP of Sales: Groups Are Front and Center
Alison C. Taylor, the newly appointed senior vice president of the Starwood Sales Organization says meeting and incentive groups remain a huge focus for the hotel juggernaut.
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U.S. Travel to Induct Michael Leven, W. Stephen Maritz Into Hall of Leaders
Leven and Maritz will be the 91st and 92nd inductees into the U.S. Travel Association's U.S. Travel Hall of Leaders.
First-Ever 'Global Meetings Industry Day' to Take Place in 2016
First-Ever 'Global Meetings Industry Day' to Take Place in 2016
Global Meetings Industry Day will promote the economic benefits of meetings worldwide on April 14, 2016.
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Delta Announces Changes to SkyMiles Program
Starting next summer, members of Delta Air Lines' SkyMiles program will need more miles to fly to popular destinations.
Former Starwood Exec Christie Hicks Joins Maritz Travel Co. Board of Directors
Former Starwood Exec Christie Hicks Joins Maritz Travel Co. Board of Directors
Industry veteran Christie Hicks has joined the board of directors of Maritz Travel Co.
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