In 2004, Mexico has moved up to 11th most preferred place in the world to hold meetings and conventions, according to Travel Daily News. The is a big leap over the previous year, when it placed 27th. Olé! Other news from the ICCA report...

Rumors were flying earlier that my company, Primedia Business, has been sold. Rumors are just that as of now. According to our company spokespeople—we're still officially on the block. I'll let you know if and when I hear otherwise...

Rich over at the TSMI blog points out the oh-so-cool nickname of China's big IT show: ChinaJoy. Though the official name, The third China Digital Entertainment Exposition and Conference, is the usual stodgy blah, I love ChinaJoy. I'd go to...

Well, meeting planning sort of is getting world recognition, anyway. According to ICCA, the World Tourism Organization, which is affiliated with the United Nations, has made a deal with ICCA, MPI, and EIBTM to include meeting industry data in its...