Checking In - Listening In

While at press time the winner of the presidential election was, by all accounts, locked in a neck-and-neck struggle, a meetings industry angle

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TSA More Popular Than Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. A majority of Americans believe the Transportation Security Administration is doing a good job, according to a new Gallup poll

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MT Live! Kicks Off at SLS Las Vegas

LAS VEGASThe final Meetings Today Live! hosted-buyer educational event of 2016 is underway at the

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Mike McAllen’s Best Practices for Starting an Association Podcast

Launching an association podcast is a marathon, not a sprint. Building a loyal audience within your association and industry takes time and

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Orange County Convention Center Announces Eric Blanc as New Deputy Director

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) promoted Eric Blanc Sr., CMP, to deputy director, with the task of overseeing the OCCC’s Sales, Marketing

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Orange County Convention Center, North South Building Exterior

USTA Urges Caution with In-Flight Phone Calls

WASHINGTON, D.C.U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow has issued the following statement, spurred by a recent announcement from the

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PCMA, Others, Join Forces For Education

AIBTM—also known as the Americas Meetings & Events Exhibitions--has announced an event partnership with the Professional Convention

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Eight U.S. Airlines Close in on Havana Flights

Eight U.S. carriers received tentative approval to operate direct flights to Jose Marti International Airport just outside of Havana, Cuba’s

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Kings and Kimpton Partner on Sacramento Hotel

SACRAMENTOThe Sacramento Kings and JMA Ventures, LLC announced a new partnership with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants for the proposed hotel

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Lansdowne Resort, Where Attendee Wellness Thrives

As a dedicated wellness destination, Lansdowne Resort infuses holistic well-being and transformational experiences into every aspect of a group

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Lansdowne Resort

Anbang Backs Out of Starwood Offer

It appears that Marriott International has won the bidding war for Starwood Hotels & Resorts simply by playing the waiting game. The Chinese

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New Pasadena CC Set to Debut in March

The new Pasadena Convention Center is on schedule to open in March 2009, the Pasadena CVB announced. The $150 million expanded facility will

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Jacksonville CC Alliance Formed to Serve Meetings

Convention facility management company SMG, Visit Jacksonville and the local hotel community have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish

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Your #1 Priority - Safety

During industry discussions throughout the year, Michael Dominguez (Chief Sales Officer, MGM Resorts International) often reminds us that our number

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Your #1 Priority - Safety

During industry discussions throughout the year, Michael Dominguez (Chief Sales Officer, MGM Resorts International) often reminds us that our number

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Risk Management on the International Stage

Learn best practices from international meetings experts that include David Kliman, president of The Kliman Group, and Gary Schimacher, senior vice

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Risk Management on the International Stage

Learn best practices from international meetings experts that include David Kliman, president of The Kliman Group, and Gary Schimacher, senior vice

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A Multimillion-Dollar Expansion, All-Inclusive Resorts and More South New and Renovated Updates

From St. Lucia to Tulsa, discover the latest hotel openings, brand transformations and major renovations boosting meetings and incentive travel

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Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa. Credit: Hyatt Hotels

Airports Developing Plans for Delays, Diversions

Airports are scrambling to develop plans to deal with the unexpected arrival of planes, especially during bad weather, to keep passengers from being

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