A panel of eight experts in conference technology, meeting design, and adult learning took part in the 2nd International Association of Conference Centers Thought Leaders Panel March 24 at the Workspring Conference Center in Chicago. Extending its...
After a ruling by Judge Susan Bolton of the U.S. District Court for Arizona that strips out some of the most controversial aspects of the Arizona immigration law (S.B. 1070), Congressman Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.) has called off his boycott of...
AIBTM, The Americas Meetings & Events Exhibition, is increasing the number of hosted buyers it will accommodate to 2,000 for its inaugural event in Baltimore in June 2011, a substantial bump up from the 500 hosted buyers AIBTM organizers had...
The Gulf Coast region stands to lose $22.7 billion in travel-related revenue over the next three years due to the BP oil spill unless federal authorities act swiftly to promote the area, says the U.S. Travel Association. To offset the damages, U.S...
The meeting management company formerly known as the Professional Meeting Planning Network, or PMPN, has changed its name to PlannerNet and expanded into worldwide markets...
IMEX America, booked for its inaugural show at the Sands Expo Convention Center at the Venetian/Palazzo in Las Vegas October 11–13, 2011, will work with MeetGreen as its sustainability consultant, continuing the strong environmental track record...
Leonard “Buck” Hoyle, CAE, CMP, a 36-year veteran of the association and meetings industry, passed away on Saturday, July 17, after a brief battle with prostate cancer. He was 71. Hoyle was best known as the chief staff executive of Hospitality...
