Management

U.S. Treasury Publishes TARP Travel Rules
The U.S. Treasury Department yesterday published new rules in the Federal Register governing some meeting, event, incentive and travel expenses for companies that received Troubled Asset Relief Program...
Roger Dow Leads the Troops
Roger Dow, CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, has come a long way from the housekeeping department of the Houston Marriott.
By Andrea Doyle
House Passes Visa-Friendly Legislation
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation that will help the United States welcome more international visitors with an improved visa program.
After Dire Q1, Hotel Analysts See Steeper '09 Decline
First-quarter performance by multi-brand hotel companies underscored the deep difficulties the industry is facing, particularly in upper-tier hotels, as analysts continue to pare 2009 expectations.
By Michael B. Baker
Meetings Spotlight: Trucking Co. Adopts Tech, Globalizes to Make Most of Meetings
Using new meeting strategies and implementing new technology, the trucking and transportation services holding company YRC Worldwide now greatly is expanding its reach and return on investment.
By Seth Harris
Newsmaker Q&A: ConferenceDirect Signs Up Hilton, Hyatt Veterans
An interview with Dave Scypinski and Fred Shea, senior vice presidents of ConferenceDirect.
By Rayna Katz
Four Seasons CEO Sees Luxury Trajectory
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts founder, chairman and CEO Isadore Sharp discusses the challenges of maintaining luxury meetings and his outlook for the meetings industry.
The Speakers Group Launches Program to Enhance Speakers' ROI
Nashville-based speakers bureau The Speakers Group has introduced a new service designed to help meeting planners increase their meetings' ROI.
Senate Committee Approves Travel Promotion Act
The United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation has approved the "Travel Promotion Act of 2009," bringing the nation one step closer to having a formal marketing program with...
The Las Vegas Leadership Roundtable
On March 25, Successful Meetings and MeetingNews hosted two roundtables comprised of leaders of Las Vegas' hospitality community at Caesars Palace. This edited version combines the best of both...
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