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Technology Takes the Lead at IAEE’s Annual Meeting

The International Association for Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) wrapped up its annual meeting and trade show in Atlanta earlier this month. Attendance was reported to be on par with the previous year at just over 1,800 attendees. Maybe it was the recession, AIG Effect, green movement or just the ...read more

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  The Mexico Tourism Board Announces Its First Social Media Trip Giveaway

Mexico City - The Mexico Tourism Board (MTB) announced its first Facebook giveaway: a four-day, three-night trip for two guests to the popular tourist destination of Cancun. Winners will stay at the luxurious Omni Cancun Hotel & Villas, and the trip will include roundtrip airfare.

By becoming a fan of the MTB’s Facebook page by December 28, users are automatically entered to win. The trip is a way to ...read more

  New Service Provides Competitive Group Rate Reporting and Analysis

Fort Lauderdale, FL – Quality Track International recently introduced GroupMetrix, a comprehensive and cost-effective competitive set group rate shopping service. GroupMetrix can provide authenticated and verified group and meeting rates for future arrival dates for any hotel in the world.

Competitors' group rates and pricing strategy are the most difficult pieces of competitive intelligence for a hotel to obtain. Group rates are not published in any electronic system and ...read more

 

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Technology and Profitability: The proper role of technology in the industry.

USDM.net Founder Speaks on Destination Marketing Trends at E-Tourism Summit:

Create a Sense of Community: Social Media at Events: Industry experts share tips and advice on social media strategy.

Mingle360 Enables Dulles Chamber of Commerce to Secure Leads and Contacts on MingleSticks:

TIG Global Develops Philanthropy Task Force to Give Back During Tough Times:

Add an Audience Response System to Your Event: Part X of an event resources series from One Smooth Stone.

Marriott Refreshes the Marriott.com Experience:

Elite Meetings International to Present SpeedRFP™ at The Travel Innovation Summit@The PhoCusWright Conference:

Getting Social: Why All Travel Professionals Need to Use Social Media:

Notorious "Catch Me If You Can" Imposter to Discuss Fraud Prevention at HITEC 2010:

Capital Region USA Targets International Travelers With Help From TIG Global:

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Introduces New Website:

ASI Announces ESP Online for Macintosh Computers:

Embrace Emerging Technologies for Your Event: Part VIII of an event resources series from One Smooth Stone.

Taking On Goliath: Constant Contact Introduces Event Marketing: Leader in email marketing launches new services for event organizers.

DubMeNow and EventRebels Partner to Provide Event Attendees With Mobile Networking App:

FaceTime to Help Planners and Suppliers “Meet Different” at MPI’s February Conference:

TIG Global Sweeps the WebAwards Competition With Wins in All Travel Categories:

The "Swiss Army Knife" for Conferences: A PlannerWire technology review: Spotme devices from Spotme, Inc.

Ways to Put Twitter to Work for Your Business: Utilize this valuable business tool to extend your reach.

The Webinar: An Enhancement, Not a Threat: Blend online offerings with face-to-face to reach a wider audience.

AirTran Airways Announces Expanded Mobile Web Services:

Virgin America Teams Up With Google to Offer Free In-Flight Wi-Fi for the Holidays:

The Peabody Orlando Selects HyperDisk Digital Marketing for Expanded Meeting Space:

Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Installs Flyte Systems' Solutions for Airline Travelers:

Landmark Patent for Online Conventions Granted to Software Management, Inc.:

Case Study: Contemporary Forums’ New Online Education Library Sees Explosive Growth:

EIBTM's Worldwide Technology Watch Attracts Record Entries:

NRCC Signs Mingle360 to Bring Networking Solution to Annual Convention:

Web Conferences: Where to Start?: Q&A with Roger Courville of 1080 Group.

Global Agency Grass Roots Eventcom Signs Partnership With ReviewEvents:

Global Launch of Seasite.com to Revolutionize Cruise Meetings Industry:

SpeedRFP is Introduced at the 2009 Motivation Show:

Prepare Effective Presentations for Your Event: Part II of an event resources series.

Best Western, ASTA Partner to Recruit Young Professionals to Travel Industry:

TIG Global Releases Second Report in Destination eMarketing Best Practices Series:

A Remote Control for Events: A PlannerWire technology review: Event Bookmarking from BusyEvent.

10Best Solutions Provides Destination Content for Bloomington CVB:

Create Compelling Video for Your Event: Part I of an event resources series.

PhoCusWright Projects 17% Asia Pacific Online Travel Growth:

Mingle360 Announces Social Network Integration: Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter to enhance MingleStick technology.

Centralizing Conference Communities: A PlannerWire technology review: Conference 2.0 from Omnipress.

An Overflow Room for the World: A PlannerWire technology review: VirtualU from Digitell, Inc.

Lodging Interactive Helps Hotels Leverage Social Networks and Build Guest Relations:

Top Ten Hotel Brands A Tweet Above The Rest: Hotel companies that are best using Twitter to engage with customers.

AmEx Dives into Virtual Meetings:

Omnipress Unveils New Social Networking/Content Tool: Conference 2.0™ unites conference attendees, speakers and sponsors online.

Association Pilot by OnSite Events, Inc. Delivers a Complete Association Management Package: OnSite Events announces new services and benefits for small to mid-sized associations.

Forum Partners With Content Management Corporation: Live Learning Center will feature audio recordings, handouts from forum events.

BusyEvent Throws Down Gauntlet at CEMA Tech Shootout:

Getting “Face Time” at Trade Shows Just Became Easier: Elite Meetings International set to partner with top meeting industry partners.

Aloft Incorporates Original Gaming Into Its Web Experience:

Hilton Selects Cvent Supplier Network as New Lead Channel For Group Business:

Facebook Marketing Tips For Hotels: Don't waste your time or your money.

Gaylord Hotels Partners with Cvent to Increase Group Business:

Starwood Convention Collection Unveils New Website for Group, Incentive and Meeting Travelers:

Virginia Beach Launches Its First-Ever Meetings and Conventions Blog:

StarCite Announces New Integration Partnership With Starwood Hotels & Resorts:

StarCite Announces New Integration Partnership With Starwood Hotels & Resorts:

Tripware Allows Business Travelers to Book Directly in Microsoft Outlook:

Are You the Next Voice for PlannerWire.com?: Become a PlannerMix BloggerAllST@R and enhance your professional web presence.

U.S. Travel Community Lauds House Passage of Legislation to Improve U.S. Visitor Processing: Visa videoconferencing technology will reduce inconvenience, increase tourist and business travel.

Wyndham Hotel Group Kicks Off Mobile Platform Strategy for 10 Brands:

Genesee Grande Hotel Partners With Open Hospitality:

Next Version of GUESTROOM 20X Debuts at HITEC 2010:

South Tulsa Hotel Partners with Worldwide Revenue Solutions for Search Engine Optimization:

Expedia.com Makes Changes to Increase Flexibility and Value for Travelers:

Ontario Convention and Visitors Bureau Deploys New Technology:

A.L. (Tom) Giannopoulos to be Inducted into HFTP's International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame:

Cindy Estis Green to be Inducted into HFTP's International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame:

Meeting Consultants Acquires Core Lan: Acquisition creates a unique integration of services and tools.

Millennium Hotels and Resorts Offers Exclusive Meeting Planner Promotions on Cvent Supplier Network:

Social Marketing for Associations: Start experimenting and engage members online.

Keep Your Ear to the Web: How meeting professionals can monitor and defuse online feedback.

ASTA to Hold First Virtual Business Conference:

The Power of Virtual Event Technology: An essential tool for the event planner.

Making Sense of Meeting Technology: An interview with Corbin Ball, CMP, CSP.

Entering the Blogosphere: Tips and tricks for starting a blog.

Plan Your Meetings Launches Social Network for Meeting Planners:

Social Marketing for Hotels:

WORLDHOTELS Introduces New State-of-the-art Booking Engine:

American Airlines Announces Domestic Expansion of Aircell's Gogo Inflight Internet Service:

Choice Hotels International Launches Free iPhone Application - Marks First Global App from a Hotel Company:

Downtown Vision, Inc. Launches Mobile Website DTJax.org Instant Access to Downtown:

Explore Minnesota Tourism Goes Mobile!:

Kayak.com Launches World's Largest Hotel Information Site:

Tele Atlas Releases Latest Version of Speed Profiles to Calculate Fastest Routes: Details on 35 Million Kilometers of Roads in 26 Countries Help Drivers Identify Optimal Routes

Six Steps to the Greenest Meetings Possible:

CLIF BAR Adds to Winter Fun with First iPhone App Providing Ski Resort Snow Conditions and Eco-Efforts:

Carlson Hotels Worldwide Selects JDA Software to Support its Stay Night Automated Pricing (SNAP) Initiative: JDA’s New Travel Price Optimizer will Drive the Next Phase of Carlson Hotels Worldwide’s Revenue Optimization Program

New InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa Deploys SuiteLinq's™ Converged Network Digital Solution:

Connecting Meeting Planners with the Right Venues: hinton+grusich's New Website and Online Tools Streamline the Meeting Site Selection, Booking Process

Newly designed Web site to promote Scottsdale, Ariz.,as travel, meetings destination: Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau launches site, brand campaign

Twitter in Plain English:

Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa Selects Visual One Suite by Agilysys: U.K. Hotel Implements Property Management, POS, Spa, Club Management Solutions

DOLCE HAYES MANSION ELEVATES ITS MEETINGS AND EVENTS OFFERING WITH PASSKEY:

FNT-Bishop International Airport Is Now the Hottest Spot in Southeast Michigan: Announcing Free Wi-Fi, Terminal-Wide:

Simultravel GPS Awarded Top 10 Best iPhone Travel Application: Travelers with iPhones can now locate the best hotel at the best rate

Cape Cod Chamber Announces 2009 Cape Cod Travel Guide / New Meeting Planner Website:

New Orleans Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau Selects Travel Technology Group for Convention Housing Services: Together Offering Tailored Event Housing & Travel Services to All Planners & Event Participants

Meetings Technology Expo to Expand Educational Offerings: 2009 Series to Feature 24 Technology Sessions and Advanced Technology Demonstrations

Barcelo Hotels & Resorts Signs Up for Commission-Free Online Distribution With AboutAnywhere.com:

DNRD Launches M-Visa: - Offers 90% e-Servicing by End of 2009

Just Announced: New Online Directory for the Meetings and Events Industry: Interactive, online buyers' guide provides one-stop access to hotels, destinations and meeting and event service providers.

e-dmc: The Meeting Industry’s Economic Stimulus:

Dominican Republic Travel Site Launches New Hotel Section : PuertoPlata.com provides tourists with

Hotels Create New Revenue Streams with ICE by Intelity : Using Technology to Drive the Bottom Line Given Current Economy

SynXis Steps into Scandinavia as De Historiske Switches to Guest Connect Booking Engine : Norwegian Chain of Historic Hotel Properties Selects SynXis to Increase Online Presence

Munich Airport Selects Aimetis Symphony™ for IP Video Surveillance : IP CCTV project considered largest and most innovative in Germany

Incentive Connect International, has announced the appointment of Julianne Rogers as Global Director:

OktavaMod Releases : New low-cost microphone modification allows inexpensive small diameter condenser mics

Secured Entry Technology and Event Screen Ingenuity Used at the 2009 Golden Globe Awards : Screens Celebrities Before They Step Onto the Red Carpet

Free Audio Tours Bring Astoria and Warrenton’s History to Life : Historic North Coast Communities First in Oregon to Offer Interactive Audio Tours

Link to RandMcNally.com Offers More Roads-Better Directions Content : Rand McNally Driving Directions Now Available at Hertz.com

Mount Airy Casino Resort Brings Added Luxury To Guests With In-Building Wireless System From InnerWireless : InnerWireless system guarantees wireless connectivity for guests, staff and first responders

Rand McNally Travel Guides Made Available on NAVIGON GPS Navigators : Partnership adds Rand McNally Scenic Routes and City Guides downloadable content to NAVIGON Fresh users

Agilysys Wins IBM U.K. Midmarket Business Partner Award : Award Acknowledges Partners that Deliver Innovative Solutions for Customers

Blette, Ismail and Zabinski join Experient Independent Sales Team:

CompuSystems and Travel Technology Group Combine Efforts to Offer Integrated Online Registration and Housing Services : Best-of-Breed Providers Deliver Real-time Data Synchronization,

Hugger Event Management Expands Partnership with Travel Technology Group:

Alloso Technologies Integrates MicroStrategy into its Portfolio One Business Intelligence Platform: Provides Hospitality Industry with Real-Time Visibility into Revenues and Expenses Across the Portfolio

Global Software Applications Acquires Full Ownership of Flight Time TV:

Pennsylvania Dutch Convention & Visitors Bureau Introduces Passkey as the Event Housing Solution for Lancaster County : Will complement bureau’s new ownership of the Lancaster County Reservation Center

TomTom Announces Online Route Planner: Real-time and historic routing information allows users to effectively plan their routes in advance ~

Newmarket International to Host 6th Annual User Conference:

GetThere Green Wins 2008 Green Supply Chain Award :

The New Fusion Canvas/Leather Solar Messenger Bag by Eclipse Solar Gear: Charges Cell Phones, MP3 Players, Rechargeable Batteries

TiVo and Morgans Hotel Group Team Up to Redefine In-Room Entertainment : Deal Brings TiVo to the Hotel Room Enabling Guests to Watch TV on Their Terms

United Teams with FAA to Save Fuel, Aid Environment: 11 Fuel Reduction Initiatives Create Substantial Carbon Emissions Savings

National Event Staffing Achieves Milestone of 40,000 Staff on Roster for United States and Canada: National Event Staffing has over 40,000 event staff and promotional models on their roster across the USA and Canada

History Made with Completion of First Biodiesel Trans-Continental Jet Flight:

Independent study: GreenSwitch Saves Hotel 36% on Energy:

With Flight Delays Likely During the Winter Holiday Season, Travel Guard can Help Travelers Stay on Course: Travel Guard Experienced 48% Increase in Calls for Assistance with Flight Delays in 2008

Mingle360 Launches MingleStick.com Website to Showcase Its Electronic Business Card Technology:

The Basics of Communication:

Travel Technology Group Partners with Luggage Free: Exclusive Concierge Service Offered to All Event Participants for More Complete Travel Convenience

9 Points to Consider When Developing an Online Registration System:

Are You Tech-trendy?: Are your meeting technologies up to speed? Take a look!

Graphics Software Options Add Energy to Meetings:

High-speed Bureaus: Consumer commentary is in

Jane - Stop This Crazy Thing!: Working with Today's Technology

Meeting Without Meeting:

Organizing Your Electronic Files: How do you design an effective computer-filing system

Pod People: Podcasting is becoming a viable option for information sharing.

PowerPointers: Design your presentation right...Right from the start

Ride the Soundwave: Podcasts provide valuable information and can save you time and money.

Seven Ways to Create a Positive Show Environment:

Six Questions to Ask Before Sending an Email: Before hitting send, ask yourself:

Staying Connected: Wireless technology has made its mark on the meetings industry.

Technology: Major Merger: StarCite, Inc. and OnVantage tag-team the meetings industry.

The Science of the Show:: New Possibilities

Turning CHAOS into Calm: Creating your productive environment

Venturing Into Cyberspace: Planners speak on pros and cons of online registration solutions.

Virtually Limitless: Second Life opens up new possibilities for businesses and meetings.

What’s On Your Mind? - Summer 2008:

Environmentally-Aware Tourism: Segway Personal Transporters at Swissôtel Le Plaza Basel:

Trade Show-Advisor.com Introduces Free Vendor Quote Service:

Get with the Program: Time to make the switch

Save the Environment, One Airfare Search at a Time: : Go Green Travel Green Launches Travel Search Tool for Eco-Conscious Travelers

From Carbon Copies to PDFs: Remember back when…

What’s On Your Mind? - Summer 2008: This is how they communicate… • Q&A with Keith Johnston, group vice president of OnSite Events, Inc.

The Extraordinary Power of Information in a Downsizing World:

Do You Really Need This Much Technology?:

Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau Unveils Online Video Marketing Tool for Customers: Innovative Broadcasts to be Ground-Breaking in Scope.

 
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