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MPI Announces 2012 Latin American Meetings Conference
Meeting Professionals International will hold its second annual Latin American Meetings and Events Conference on Aug. 17 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Government Officials Talk Meetings During IMEX Politicians Forum
Politicians and meeting professionals discussed the economic benefits of meetings at this year's IMEX Politicians Forum.
IMEX Commences 10th-Anniversary Show in Frankfurt
The 10th annual IMEX in Frankfurt trade show opened on May 22 in Frankfurt, Germany.
National Conference Center Enters GSA Debate
The National Conference Center in Leesburg, Va., has released an official statement commenting on the GSA scandal.
Travel Industry to Congress: We Create Jobs
In testimony before Congress, the U.S. Travel Association's Geoff Freeman highlighted the economic contributions of travel and tourism.
AIBTM Adds ROI, RFP Sessions to Education Program
Six education sessions on measuring the value of meetings have been added to the learning lineup at the 2012 Americas Meetings & Events Exhibition.
Obama Administration Issues New Rules for Government Conferences
New rules from the White House require federal agencies to cut spending on travel and meetings.
AIBTM Announces Closing Keynote Speaker
Dr. Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa will deliver the closing keynote address at the 2012 Americas Meetings & Events Exhibition.
New Trade Show Industry Association Plans Formational First Event
The trade show industry's newest association, a merger of EACA and TSEA, will host its first annual meeting in July.
IMA Releases Video Response to GSA 'Hats Off' Program
The decision to release the video is part of the IMA's effort to aggressively respond to negative portrayals of incentive programs in general.
2012 National Travel & Tourism Week Biggest Ever
The U.S. Travel Association's 29th annual National Travel and Tourism Week is the largest to date.
ASAE: Reconfigured Spring Events 'Very Successful'
Held together for the first time, ASAE's Springtime Expo and Association International Conference attracted more than 3,500 people.
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