Industry

SmithBucklin to Assist Meeting Venues with Becoming Government Contractors
SmithBucklin's event management firm, Courtesy Associates, has introduced a new service to help meeting venues work with government purchasers.
GBTA Launches Biz Travel Certification, Includes SMM as Key Competency
The Global Business Travel Association has launched the first professional certification for the business travel industry, and strategic meetings management is part of it.
Site Commences Global Education Week
The Society of Incentive Travel Executives has launched the first ever Site Global Week of Education to promote continuing education among its members.
Congressional Hearings on GSA Scandal Begin Today
An April 16 congressional hearing may turn overspending at one government meeting into a high profile election-year issue.
Society of Government Meeting Professionals Responds to GSA Incident
In its official response to the GSA scandal, the Society of Government Meeting Professionals cautions against a rush to judgment.
AIBTM Hosted Buyer Applications Up 36 Percent Over 2011
Meeting planners are applying en masse to be hosted buyers at the 2012 AIBTM meetings-industry trade show, according to organizer Reed Travel Exhibitions.
Loews Hotels Executive Next in Line to Lead MPI Board of Directors
Loews Hotels' Michael Dominguez has assumed the position of chair-elect of Meeting Professionals International for the 2012-2013 term.
10 More of the Strangest Conventions
Last week we brought you 10 of the world's strangest conventions from Oddee.com. Well, here are 10 more.
ASAE Offering New Association Management Certificate
The American Society of Association Executives has introduced a "Certificate Program in Association Management" for new association professionals.
IACC Awards Conference Center Scholarships to Hospitality Students
The International Association of Conference Centers–Americas has awarded three scholarships to students in hospitality programs.
Meetings Industry Responds to GSA Scandal
The meetings industry is urging a measured response to reports of wasteful government spending by the General Services Administration.
Patricia Farias-Barlow Named IAEE's 'Legend of the Industry'
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events has selected the CEO of the Puerto Vallarta Convention Center as its 2012 "Legend of the Industry."
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