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Oh great, now a trip to Boston’s airport will include eying advertisements on everything from drinking fountains (that’s "bubblas" in Bostonese) to luggage carousels to seatbacks, clocks, and pedestrian bridges, according to this article from...

According to a recent forecast from PKF Consulting and the International Association of Conference Centers, North American conference centers should see continued growth in both occupancy and and revenue per available room. ...

According to this editorial from BizBash, New Yorkers are still lighting up at private events now that the city has banned smoking. Says the article, "'Private events spaces are not subject to the bar laws,' said one event manager in the...

Move over pharma: Now that so many foods are making health claims, is it any surprise that organizations like the California Walnut Commission are getting into the healthcare education game? (Walnuts are supposed to contain Omega-3 fatty acids and...

This survey from the National Retail Association on how the rising gas prices are affecting consumers makes me wonder what affect it will have on meetings as well...

OK, maybe not all that much fun, but if you want to compare gas prices anywhere in the U.S., AAA is tracking them here.

OK, this makes me feel really old, but I thought it was interesting enough to pass on in case anyone else wants to give it a try. ...

Talk about snob appeal: If you have a really, really high-end group, this might be just the ticket for a luxurious brunch. According to this article in today's New York Times, the Parker Meridien hotel's latest breakfast dish is a $1,000 "six-egg...

According to a new report from Yesawich, Pepperdine, Brown & Russell/Yankelovich Partners, both business and leisure travelers are going for the best price on the road these days. The thing is, they don’t necessarily know where the best price...

At the recent Association of Corporate Travel Executives Global Conference, 1,200 delegates from around the world gathered to identify and resolve issues confronting this $150 billion dollar industry. To get a better handle on what’s going on, the...