TSEA Plans 'Business School' for Trade Show Exhibitors
When it takes place this summer, its second annual Red Diamond Congress will function as a three-day "B-school for exhibit marketers," according to the Trade Show Exhibitors Association.
Experient Expands National Sales Force
Event management company Experient has once again grown its sales force with the addition of 11 new Experient National Account Managers.
ACTE Partners With IMEX America
IMEX America has confirmed the Association of Corporate Travel Executives as its newest collaborator.
Feds Expand Protections for Airline Passengers
Newly rules require airlines to reimburse passengers for baggage fees if their bags are lost, provide greater compensation to passengers who are involuntarily bumped from flights and disclose hidden...
Homeland Security Unveils New Terror Alert System
The Department of Homeland Security has officially retired its color-coded terrorist threat alerts and replaced them with a written system, according to Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano.
MPI Announces 2011 RISE Award Winners
Meeting Professionals International has chosen the 2011 recipients of its annual Recognizing Industry Success and Excellence (RISE) Awards.
Harris Interactive Names 'Travel Brands of the Year'
Because they deliver the most value and the best service, Southwest Airlines and Hilton Hotels top Harris Interactive's list of the top travel brands of 2011.
New Grassroots Campaign Seeks to Reform Airport Security
In support of airport security reform, the U.S. Travel Association has launched a new grassroots campaign urging Congress to enact a "trusted traveler" program at U.S. airports.
Eventective Names Nation's Most Popular Caterers
To make choosing a caterer easier, Eventective has named 20 winners of its "2011 Planners' Choice Award."
First Reality TV Conference Rocks Los Angeles
The first annual Reality Rocks Expo took place April 9-10 in Los Angeles, featuring reality TV stars from shows like "Keeping Up With the Kardashians," "Project Runway" and "Dancing With the Stars."
AIBTM Will Offer CEM Programming
At the inaugural AIBTM trade show, the International Association of Exhibitions and Events will offer four education sessions for meeting professionals pursuing their CEM credential.
Future Convention Cities Initiative to Highlight the Economic Significance of Meetings at IMEX
The Future Convention Cities Initiative will play a key role next month at IMEX in Frankfurt, where it will deliver the opening session of the IMEX Politician's Forum on May 24.