Industry

Denver Cuisine Hits the Big Apple
Eight of Denver's top chefs took over the James Beard House in New York to provide a showcase of Denver's growing reputation as a center for fine dining.
Senate to Vote on Visa Reforms
The Senate Appropriations Committee last week voted to send the 2012 State Department Foreign Operations Bill for consideration by the full Senate.
Airline Groups Oppose Obama's Budget Plan
The Air Transport Association of America has called on lawmakers to oppose a new departure tax and an increase in the passenger security tax.
IAEE to Define 'Core Competencies' of Exhibition Management
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events has announced plans to develop the exhibitions and events industry's first definition of core competencies in the field of exhibition management.
TSA to Spend $44.8 Million on Airport Body Scanners
The Transportation Security Administration will spend approximately $44.8 million for the purchase of 300 new "body scanning" machines.
IAEE President Steven Hacker to Step Down Next Year
In fall 2012, longtime president and CEO Steven Hacker will resign his post with the International Association of Exhibitions and Events.
GBTA Foundation Launches Global Hotel RFP
The Global Business Travel Association Foundation has created a new and improved Hotel RFP that is designed to be used globally by corporate travel managers when they're negotiating with hotels.
IMEX America Ahead of Forecasts
The inaugural IMEX America trade show is exceeding forecasts ahead of its October debut.
DMAI Convention Brought Attendees, Spending to New Orleans
Destination Marketing Association International's 97th Annual Convention attracted more than 1,100 attendees and generated nearly $1.4 million in direct spending this summer.
MPI Launches Latin American Meetings Conference
Meeting Professionals International has launched a new event for Latin American meeting professionals, called the Latin American Meetings and Events Conference.
WTTC Promotes Freedom to Travel on Sept. 11 Anniversary
On the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the World Travel & Tourism Council urged governments to balance travel security with travel freedom.
Virginia Declares Meeting Rights
New website and campaign focus on corporate group meetings
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