Bookings in Boston on the Rise
The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority is anticipating a 14 percent increase in meeting attendance in 2008 at its two facilities: the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and the Hynes Convention Center. ...
ASAE Conference Looks at State of Technology in Associations
Tech-savvy association meeting planners--and those who would like to be--might find the latest technology strategies and solutions at the American Society for Association Executives 2008 Technology Conference and Expo...
MPI Meeting Differently in Houston
Several new twists are in store at Meeting Professionals International’s Professional Education Conference/North America, starting with the date....
Membership Boom Fuels IAEE’s Expo! Expo!
Buoyed by an influx of first-time attendees, the International Association of Exhibitions and Events drew its largest crowd since 2001 at Expo! Expo!--IAEE’s annual meeting and exposition....
ADA Chosen for International Buyer Program
The American Dental Association’s Annual Session is among 36 U.S. exhibitions selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Buyer Program, an initiative designed to stimulate U.S. exports by promoting exhibitions to international markets....
Docs Give Thumbs Up to CME
In good news for continuing medical education providers, more than one-third of physicians (38 percent) responding to Medical Meetings’ annual survey said that CME activities are "extremely effective" in meeting their needs, while none said that activities were "not at all effective." Fifty four percent said that activities were "somewhat effective," while 7 percent said they were "slightly effective."....
Planners Tackle Regulatory Environment at Inaugural Med Device Forum
Med device and pharmaceutical meeting planners got a healthy dose of reality regarding the regulatory environment when they gathered together for the inaugural West Coast Medical Device and Bio/Pharmaceutical Meeting Planners Forum. Co-organized by Medical Meetings and the Center for Business Intelligence, the conference brought about 200 attendees to the Hilton Orange County in Costa Mesa, Calif., from December 10 to 11 ...
CIC Inducts 2007 Class Into Hall of Leaders
The Convention Industry Council’s 2007 Hall of Leaders Gala, held last week at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, “was among the best awards ceremonies I’ve ever been to,” says Terri Breining, CMP, CMM, president, Concepts Worldwide Inc., Carlsbad, Calif....
Compliance Tops Agenda at Inaugural Med Device Forum
Drawing nearly 200 attendees, the first annual West Coast Medical Device and Bio/Pharmaceutical Meeting Planners Forum—which took place December 10 to11 at the Hilton Orange County in Costa Mesa, Calif.—brought meeting planners and suppliers together to learn effective strategies for planning meetings that comply with the evolving legal and regulatory environment of the pharmaceutical industry....
Oral Declarations Not Enough to Cross Border Next Year
In another step along the way to the full implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, as of January 31, 2008, adult travelers entering the United States through land and sea ports will have to present proof of identity and citizenship....
Breining Receives Inaugural EIBTM International Personality of the Year Award
Bucking tradition, organizers of this year’s European Incentive, Business Travel, and Motivation conference and exhibition, which took place November 27-29 in Barcelona, Spain, presented Terri Breining with the inaugural EIBTM International Personality of the Year Award—the first and only EIBTM award to be given to an individual....
SITE International Conference: Green in Substance and in Style
The Society of Incentive and Travel Executives' annual International Conference, which wrapped up Sunday in Monterey, Calif., introduced the concept of sustainable incentives to 450 attendees from around the globe through its education sessions and planning practices....
Palazzo Opens, Megacenter Debuts in Vegas
With the opening of The Palazzo resort later this month, with its 3,000 guest rooms and 14 restaurants, Las Vegas Sands Corp...
Outstanding Incentives Honored with Crystals
The annual Crystal Awards, presented by the Society of Incentive and Travel Executives to honor the most outstanding incentive programs of the year, were announced last week at the association’s International Conference in Monterey, Calif. ...
PCMA: Different Strokes for Different Folks
The Professional Convention Management Association’s 2008 Annual Meeting, January 13-16 in Seattle, is structured to provide as many different ways, formats, and levels of learning as there are learning differences among its members...
ASAE Study Looks at Economic Impact of Associations
About 20 percent of the average association’s operating budget is dedicated to providing education for members, while 17 percent is spent on convention planning and other convention activities, according to Associations Matter: Associations by the Numbers , a new study by the American Society of Association Executives and the Center for Association Leadership....
Registered Traveler: Breaking Through?
As 2007 comes to a close, it appears that Registered Traveler, the program that allows pre-screened travelers to move quickly through airport security, is finally about to break through on a national basis...
Seismic Shifts in the DMC Industry
Two recent announcements will mean a significant shift in players in the destination management industry and a more global presence for their clients. ...
Gaylord Expands into San Antonio
Gaylord Entertainment Co. has announced plans to buy the Westin La Cantera Resort in San Antonio, double its room count, and rebrand it under the Gaylord flag. ...
MPI Expands Into South Africa, Korea, and India
Moving forward with its globalization strategy, Meeting Professionals International has announced plans for its first chapters in Asia and Africa. ...
New Rooming List Technology from Passkey
Passkey International has a new tool, RoomList Express, that it says improves the efficiency and security of passing rooming lists between meeting planners and hotels....
More CVBs Adopt National Sales Approach
An innovative sales strategy for convention bureaus is taking root. ...
Enhanced Drivers’ Licenses WHTI-Compliant
Enhanced drivers’ licenses will be an acceptable form of identification when the land and sea phase of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative goes into effect next year...
Survey Says Americans Want Candidates to Address Travel Issues
It’s not Iraq, immigration, or healthcare, but travel and tourism is a serious issue to presidential primary voters, according to a new survey, and one that voters would like to see the 2008 presidential candidates address on the campaign trail....
On Location: Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
As part of a $13 million renovation, the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis has added 10,000 square feet of meeting space, including a new ballroom, a restaurant, and a lounge, and made major improvements and modernizations to its lobby...
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