Industry

CEIR Plans Economic Update at September Meeting
The Center for Exhibition Research will present a revised economic outlook for 2011 and an updated forecast through 2013 at its upcoming CEIR Predict conference.
Orbitz, StarCite Launch Meetings Booking Engine
Orbitz Worldwide, has partnered with meetings technology company StarCite to launch a new meetings booking channel on the Orbitz for Business website.
ASAE: Large Associations Crave Large Meetings
In advance of its 2011 Annual Meeting and Exposition, the ASAE board approved a plan of work for FY2012 that addresses large staff organizations, as well as innovation, international outreach, diversity...
Congress Reaches Deal, Ends FAA Shutdown
The U.S. Congress has reached a bipartisan agreement that will end a two-week partial shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration.
Carnival Orders New Ships for Its Costa and AIDA Brands
Three new ships are the largest ever constructed for these two brands.
CIC Releases APEX Tool for RFPs
The Convention Industry Council has released a new APEX tool to assist meeting planners with creating and managing requests for proposals.
Landry & Kling Partners With George Gehl to Sell Cruise Events
Cruise meeting and incentive specialist Landry & Kling has partnered with industry veteran George Gehl to sell cruise events under the Landry & Kling corporate banner.
New DMAI Tool Measures Value of Events at Local Level
Destination Marketing Association International has launched a new event measurement tool that's designed to help destinations quantify the economic benefits generated by their sales and marketing...
MPI WEC Is Symbol of How Trade Group Sees Future of Meetings
The 2011 Meeting Professionals International World Education Congress reflects the group's latest philosophies about the meeting industry's future, in what it calls the new rules of engagement.
American Airlines Announces Divestiture of American Eagle
AMR Corp., the parent company of American Airlines, has officially decided to move forward with the divestiture of American Eagle, American Airlines' regional carrier.
American Airlines Orders Largest Ever Number of Fuel-Efficient Aircraft From Boeing, Airbus
American Airlines has completed the largest aircraft order in aviation history by ordering 460 fuel-efficient jets from Airbus and Boeing.
HCEA Names 2011-12 Board of Directors
The Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association has named its 2011-2012 board of directors.
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