Pacific World Goes West
The well-respected DMC is adding European destinations and expanding into the PCO, event management businesses.
AIBTM Partners With PCMA on Content, Education
The Professional Convention Management Association will provide content and speakers for the education program at the next AIBTM trade show.
Association of Destination Management Executives Becomes 'ADME International'
The Association of Destination Management Executives has changed its name to ADME International.
Joint Meeting Industry Council Names New President
The Joint Meetings Industry Council has named Philippe Fournier as its new president.
GMIC Launches First-Ever Fundraising Campaign for Sustainable Meeting Projects
The GMIC Sustainable Meetings Foundation has launched its first-ever donor drive, according to the Green Meeting Industry Council.
ASAE Renews Meetings Contract With Hargrove
The American Society of Association Executives has signed a five-year contract to renew its partnership with Hargrove Inc.
RCMA Executive Director Announces Retirement
Dr. DeWayne Woodring will retire from the Religious Conference Management Association effective Dec. 31, 2011.
President Orders Reduced Spending on Government Travel, Meetings
President Barack Obama has issued a new executive order restricting government spending on business travel and meetings.
Obama Signs Bill Facilitating Business Travel to Asia-Pacific
President Barack Obama has signed new legislation giving U.S. citizens access to the APEC Business Travel Card program.
IMEX Chairman Ray Bloom Named 'Industry Visionary'
IMEX Group Chairman Ray Bloom is the first person to be named to the International Council of Tourism Partners' new "Industry Visionaries" hall of fame.
PCMA Launches Global Summit for Corporate Meeting Execs
The Professional Convention Management Association has created a new, invitation-only event for corporate meeting professionals.
Freeman Accepting Applications for Meetings Industry Scholarship
The Event Service Professionals Association has launched its fifth annual student scholarship program, sponsored by Freeman.