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MPI Names New Head of Certification, Events
Meeting Professionals International has hired Danya Casey as its new vice president of events and certification.
Exhibition Leaders Meet for All-Industry Summit
Early this month, 27 representatives of 16 trade associations met for an "unprecedented all-exhibition industry summit."
Experient Announces International Expansion
Event management company Experient has opened new offices in Argentina, Brazil, India, South Africa, the United Kingdom and Russia.
U.S. Travel Promotes Geoff Freeman, Hires Blain Rethmeier as Senior VP of Public Affairs
Freeman set to take on broader responsibilities for U.S. Travel's day-to-day operations, partner with Roger Dow on longer-term strategic vision.
IAEE Launches Industry-Wide PR Campaign Promoting Face-to-Face Exhibitions
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events has announced a new public relations campaign to promote the value of face-to-face exhibitions and events.
ICCA Congress Breaks Registration Record
The 50th ICCA Congress is expected to host more than 1,000 attendees for the first time in its history, according to the International Congress and Convention Association.
PCMA Announces 2012 Professional Achievement Honorees
During the 2012 PCMA Education Foundation Dinner, taking place May 2, 2012, in Washington, D.C., the  Professional Convention Management Association will honor three meetings industry professionals.
Certified Meeting Professional Designation Goes Global
Updated standards for the Certified Meeting Professional designation were designed to be "globally relevant," according to the Convention Industry Council.
GBTA Forms Global Meetings Taskforce
The Global Business Travel Association has formed a new Global Meetings Taskforce focused on strategic meetings management.
American Express Launches Service for Ad Hoc Meeting Planners
American Express Meetings & Events has launched a new program that provides meeting planning resources for people who are not trained meeting planners.
Reed Travel Exhibitions Announces New, Bigger Plans for AIBTM 2012
Reed Travel Exhibitions has big plans for the second annual Americas Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition in Baltimore.
Amtrak Sets New Ridership Record
During fiscal year 2011, Amtrak carried more than 30 million passengers.
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