Secretary Locke Announces Travel and Tourism Advisory Board:

Privacy Concerns of Full Body Scanners a Low Priority for Business Travelers:

Harris Rosen Foundation Creates Haiti Relief Program:

Helping Haiti: A Nation Devastated: Meeting professionals weigh in on relief efforts.

Business Travel Critics Not Invited to 2010 Meetings and Events:

Making the Case for Meeting:

Fast Future’s 50 Forecasts for 2010:

Illinois Associations Seek Restraining Order Against Lobby Registration Act:

Will You Be There With Us to Create a Sustainable Future?:

2010 Event Design Trends From CORT and Steve Kemble:

Speak Up: Overcome Your Fears: How meeting and event professionals can conquer public speaking jitters.

ICCA, IMEX and Fast Future Announce Meetings and Conventions 2020 Study:

Travel Technology Group and Ambassadors Are Now Under One Name:

You Want Me to Pay What?! Part III: Views and opinions about “extra” exhibiting expenses.

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

What Our Industry Can Learn From Greenwashing in Consumer Markets: FTC steps in to address green marketing claims.

AH&LA Sends White House Jobs Summit Recommendations For Industry Job Growth:

Balancing Work and Personal Life: Tips built from 17+ years of experience.

New and Improved CMP Application to Launch on January 1:

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

Do Green Initiatives Conflict with AAA, Mobil Rating Criteria?:

NBTA Applauds DOT Leadership in Enforcing Airline Passenger Rights:

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

HeresChicago.com's Jim Grillo Reaches Out to Chicago's New Convention Task Force:

British Airways "Face-to-Face" Flight to London Results in Almost 1,000 Entrepreneurs Being Sent Into the World:

Hotel Industry's Pulse Index Shows Small Gain:

Women on Their Way by Wyndham Worldwide Kicks Off The Local Nation Travel Writing Contest:

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

National Green Lodging & Hospitality Conference Coming to Orlando:

The Art of Meeting Planner Identification: And a few thoughts on taking ownership of issues.

ASTA Offers Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Trips:

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

GMIC Invites Sponsors to “Scale it Up” at the Sustainable Meetings Conference: Two-For-One sponsorship equals opportunity for two attendees and one exhibiting company.

Strategies For Your Special Event: Part IX of an event resources series from One Smooth Stone.

UNWTO: Tourism Leaders Call For Supportive Global Policies:

You Want Me to Pay What?! Part II: Views and opinions about “extra” exhibiting expenses.

U.S. Travel Industry to Add 90,000 American Jobs in 2010:

Confidence in Tourism Sector Gradually Picking Up:

In Six Weeks’ Time, Five States and One City Add Certification Programs: Formalized assistance now offered by 23 states and three cities.

Cost Control Is Not a Luxury: Six must-have tips for controlling small business costs.

IMEX Launches New U.S. Show: IMEX America:

American Express Clients Expect China to Lead Business Travel Recovery:

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

Chinese and U.S. Tourism Leaders Meet at Orlando Summit:

hinton+grusich Unveils Video from Grassroots "Recovery Soapbox" Initiative: Interviews with meeting pros designed to support leaders across the U.S.

TEAMS 2009 Shatters Attendance Records; Charlotte Announced as Host City of TEAMS '10:

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

Working With Talent for Your Event: Part VII of an event resource series from One Smooth Stone.

Report Outlines the "New Normal" for U.S. Business Travel:

Interest in Green Certification Explodes: Thirty-one hotels now LEED-certified, 869 registered with USGBC.

Maximize the Messaging for Your Event: Part VI of an event resources series from One Smooth Stone.

What You Need to Know to Write an Effective "Green" Press Release: Combine best practices to get your press release into the right hands.

AH&LA Resort Committee Discusses Impact of Negative Public Comments:

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

New Mexico's Governor Richardson Holds Meeting With Travel Sector on Cuba Travel:

EIBTM's Worldwide Technology Watch Attracts Record Entries:

House Passes Travel Promotion Act:

Hyatt Introduces New and Improved Resources and Proprietary Tools for Meetings:

Incorporating Interactivity Into Your Event: Part V of an event resources series from One Smooth Stone.

Recognition a Cost-Effective—Yet Often Misunderstood—Employee Motivational Tool:

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

The Top Six Things That Can Hurt Your Business: Don't let these items slip off your company radar.

Former USOC CEO Jim Scherr to Address Chicago’s Unsuccessful Bid for 2016 Olympics at TEAMS Conference & Expo:

Olympic Decision Demonstrates Need to Change Impressions for International Travelers, U.S. Travel Association Chief Says:

2009 HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow Celebrates Another Year:

Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus Hosts Secretary Napolitano:

Mastering the Awards Ceremony: Part IV of an event resources series from One Smooth Stone.

Three Innovative Products Win The Motivation Show’s People’s Choice Awards:

SpeedRFP is Introduced at the 2009 Motivation Show:

The Motivation Show Announces Schedule Changes for 2010:

hinton+grusich Provides a Platform for Meetings, Incentive, and Travel Industry: Professionals can get on their soapboxes at this week's ITME/Motivation Show.

Make the Most of the Space for Your Event: Part III of an event resources series from One Smooth Stone.

National Event Caps Successful Year for HSMAI's Affordable Meetings:

GSA Releases FY 2010 Federal Per Diem Rates:

Krisam Group and Global Events Partners Announce Update on THE WALL:

Phoenix and Scottsdale Make it Clear: Meetings Mean Business: Leaders challenge media to tell both sides of the meetings industry story.

The Mexico Tourism Board Participates in the 2009 Edition of The Motivation Show: Mexico will showcase its top incentive travel destinations and feature some of its newest developments on the rise.

Hyatt Announces Task Force to Assist Boston Hotel Employees Affected by Restructuring:

Maple Leaf Meets Stars & Stripes as HAC Expands Green Key Eco-Rating Program:

Hyatt Statement Regarding Boston Hotel Housekeeping Staff:

Influenza Pandemic Plan for Show Organizers Now Available From IAEE:

Marriott to Partner With Indigenous Australians:

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

British Airways Flies Business Owners to London and Beyond in Support of Meetings:

Catalyst Launches ROI of Engagement & Measures Motivation Show ROI:

Bottom Line: Business Travel = Business Profit: Oxford Economics study reveals ROI of business travel.

Travel Experts Consider Shift to "New Normal" for Business, Leisure Travel:

Hyatt Hotels Corporation Recognized as "Best Place to Launch a Career":

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

U.S. Senate Passes "Travel Promotion Act": New program will drive millions of new visitors to U.S.

Use Industry Conventions to Propel Your Business: Six tips for getting the most out of your attendance.

AH&LA Releases Manual on Handling H1N1 Flu Risks In Hotels:

CIC Task Force Launches Messaging Project on the Value of Face-to-Face Meetings:

PhoCusWright Projects 17% Asia Pacific Online Travel Growth:

CIC Announces 2009 July CMP Class:

Colorado Chapter of GMIC Formed: New chapter to be celebrated with inaugural event.

Get Ready for Busy Conference Season: Upcoming events contain green components.

UNWTO Prepares for the Challenges Ahead:

Delaware North Signs Agreement with Unite Here:

HSMAI Survey Says: Technology Can't Replace Face-to-Face Meetings:

Are You Attracting Buzz?:

Global Hotel Market Sentiment Survey Shows Bleak Expectations:

Illinois Governor Signs Senate Bill 1390 Into Law: Update to Illinois Nonprofit Act represents public policy victory for Illinois associations.

Pay Attention to New Green Meeting Standards: Billions in meetings business to be impacted by developing standards.

Get a Jump on 2010: Make the Case to Meet Now: Three steps to proving the value of meetings.

Scam Targeted at Speakers: Watch out for ongoing email fraud.

WTTC Launches Call For Entries For 2010 Tourism For Tomorrow Awards:

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

Radisson Hotels & Resorts Notifies Customers of Data Security Breach:

U.S. Department Of Commerce Solicits Comments on Survey Of International Air Travelers:

Economic Downturn Continues to Weaken Tourism Industry:

Five Expenses to Avoid When Starting a Business: Save some cash by cutting out some of the flash.

Keep Britain Talking: Meetings campaign focus: buy meetings, buy British, and Britain means value.

Passenger Rights Stakeholder Hearing Planned For September in Washington:

TSA's Secure Flight Program Enters Next Public Phase: Passengers to provide date of birth and gender when booking airline travel.

Attendees of STR's Inaugural Hotel Data Conference Predict RevPAR Recovery in mid-2010:

Communication 101: Listen, Question, Rinse, Repeat: Avoid event issues by keeping everyone on the same page.

NBTA Urges U.S. Treasury to Encourage Value of Travel Management:

ACTE Presents NBTA With Merger Proposal:

MeCo Says Yes2Meetings: Industry community to develop a voice for meetings.

APEX/ASTM Green Meetings and Events Standards Final Draft Ready for Comment: City discussion groups scheduled and blog available to collect industry feedback.

Global Business Travel Spend Projected to Exceed $986 Billion by 2013:

OnSite Events Expands Partnership with GMIC: New OnSite Events association management division provides full roster of services and member benefits.

Survey Reveals Ways to Avoid Business Travel Mishaps:

The ABCs of RFPs: What you need to include on your next request for proposal.

Research Shows Mexico Tourism Will Remain Strong Over Long Term:

Are You Covered?: Don’t let international insurance issues surprise you.

Hotel Companies Commit to Green Home Offices: Hilton, Wyndham, and Marriott walk the green talk.

OnSite Events and PMG Partner Up to Deliver Results: Strategic partnership combines capabilities to enhance meetings and media offerings.

CEIR & EMI Collaborate on Current Tradeshow Trends:

Hyatt Hotels Corporation Files Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering:

OTTI Launches Supplemental Airport Survey Program:

Travel Technology Group and Ambassadors Merge:

Behind the Scenes at South Beach Wine & Food Festival: FIU chef-instructor leads students in putting on popular, large-scale f&b event.

Bill to Prevent Travel Discrimination by Federal Agencies Introduced:

Feds Urged to Cost-Effectively Manage Business Travel, Meetings : NBTA supports legislation to prohibit location discrimination.

Fight Like Hell for the Living:

Green Events Source Is Now Part of The Delta Institute:

PlannerMix: First Social Networking Site to Offer Member Insurance Benefits!:

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.

PlannerWire Partners Up With The Conference Publishers: Will produce 2009 Show Dailies for The Motivation Show and Affordable Meetings® National.

Great Spaces, Amazing Places: Sponsorship and marketing opportunities: easy as 1, 2, 3…

More Than 1,000 Travel Buyers Registered for NBTA Convention:

New AH&LA Green Initiatives Benefit Members, Travelers, and Environment:

Say Hello to Scotland: Magical experiences await incentive and event groups.

20th Century Props Says Goodbye: Open letter from Harvey Schwartz announcing auction dates.

Creating Great Vendor Relationships: Six tips for evaluating professionalism.

Global Business Travel Spend Projected to Exceed $986 Billion by 2013:

Reduced Registration Available for The Motivation Show: Attendees must register by September 8 to qualify for “Early Bird” discounts.

TBA Global Announces Exclusive Employee Engagement Solutions: Releases new employee engagement white paper, outlines best practices.

"Tremendous" Reader Response Energizes Clean the World: Leftover soap and shampoo donations increase, efforts become national.

Branding Boo-Boos: Event missteps can impact a company's brand for years.

NBTA Encouraged by Bipartisan Senate Introduction of FAA Reauthorization:

The Media Are Killing Us: Social Security Administration the latest to come under fire for event.

Keep America Meeting Wins ISES Big Apple Awards: Recognized for Best CSR Initiative and Best Use of Social Media.

Getting That Perfect Client:

Why You Might Be Toast: Improve Your Destination Marketing:

Expiration of Visa Waiver Program Expansion Jeopardizes U.S. Economic Recovery: Failure to implement immigration security measure hinders increased international visitation.

AAA Inspectors Pick Their Top 10 Historic Hotels for Independence Day:

Planners Get Down to Business at HSMAI's Affordable Meetings® West:

Expand Your Event Planning Knowledge: Acquire the education you need to develop your career.

NBTA Urges Government to Sustain Registered Traveler Program:

PlannerWire Directory Extends Its Worldwide Reach: Redesigned b2bGuide adds hundreds of new property listings for meeting professionals.

The Search for “Green” is Easy With the New Green Meetings Directory: One-stop resource presents a guide to green meeting properties, destinations, products and services.

DMAI to Launch 2009 DMO Organizational & Financial Profile Study Questionnaire:

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

U.S. Travel Association Statement on Travel Promotion Act Cloture Vote in U.S. Senate:

Bipartisan "Travel Promotion Act" Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives: Senate debating companion legislation to add $4 billion in economic stimulus.

No Travel Restrictions Recommended Despite Pandemic Alert Status:

Paco Saldaña Voted Winner of Nationwide "Faces of Travel" Contest: More than 16,000 industry peers say Saldaña best represents jobs, opportunity created by travel.

Unused Soap and Shampoo Hits Salesman "Like a Hurricane": Clean the World seeks to save lives overseas and at home.

Orbitz Worldwide CEO on U.S. Travel to Cuba:

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.

Meeting Place Mexico: Meetings 3G: “Center of doing business in Mexico” takes place in Puerto Vallarta in June 2009.

Meeting Planners and Hotel Suppliers: Let's Be Fair: Mutually beneficial business means solid future working relationships.

Number of State Certification Programs Grows: Connecticut, Massachusetts, South Carolina form green programs.

When Will the Meetings Market Turn?: Recession-related data on meetings and events.

Global Travel & Tourism Summit Endorses Recommendations of WHO, TERN Regarding H1N1:

IMEX Announces Academy Award Winners for 2009:

INCON Unveils Findings From Annual Study of the Global Association Conference Market:

Political Mind, Muscle More Important Than Ever at IMEX Politicians’ Forum:

What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Part III: Industry pros tell all about their worst event blunders.

Schooling, Certification, or None of the Above?: Education options for the beginning event planner.

Rewarding Restaurant Venues: Consider a cost-effective site option.

What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Part II: Industry pros tell all about their worst event blunders.

World Travel and Tourism Council Honors Marriott With Tourism for Tomorrow Award for Sustainability:

"Travel Promotion Act of 2009" Approved by U.S. Senate Commerce Committee : United States one step closer to welcoming millions of new visitors, billions in new visitor spending.

Great Wolf Resorts is First U.S. Hotel Chain to Have All U.S. Properties Green Seal Certified:

Big Fish, Little Pond: In a tough economy, some groups turn to smaller destinations.

21,000 Keep America Meeting Petition Signatures Delivered: Largest industry demonstration of support shows importance of meetings, events and incentive travel.

Do You Want to Travel for a Living?: Your preferences can help you to identify your ideal career.

Measure Your Marketing: Higher price can mean lower cost; do you know the difference?

Travel Alert to Mexico No Longer in Effect: Department of State, CDC lift travel warnings.

Resorts Make Sense For Programs: Meeting and event groups benefit from the resort experience.

Four Seasons Responds to Allegations:

Giving Meaning to Meetings: Incorporate community service into your gatherings.

New Orleans Declares Power of Tourism: More than 1,000 members of New Orleans' hospitality community parade to defend hospitality.

San Diego Resort Owner Seeks Injunction Against Four Seasons:

What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Part I: Industry pros tell all about their worst event blunders.

"Tourism in Troubled Times" Focus of U.S. Senate Hearing:

World Tourism In Face Of the Global Economic Crisis and Influenza Threat:

Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Jump-Start U.S. Economy: Travel Promotion Act estimated to create $4 billion in economic stimulus.

Destinations Rally for National Travel and Tourism Week:

Orbitz Launches Campaign to End U.S. Travel Ban to Cuba:

Benchmark Hospitality International’s 2009 Top Ten Meeting Trends:

Ethics and the Meeting Planner: The impact of gifts and goodies.

Last Chance! PlannerWire Extends Deadline for “Best Hotel Video Contest”: PlannerMix.com members to choose best of web; winning property to receive free marketing placements.

More Than 30 Cities Across United States Tell Congress, Consumers "Travel Matters": Annual National Travel and Tourism Week highlights travel's unique ability to strengthen American economy.

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

Updates From Keep America Meeting:

You're Invited to the Philippines in July!:

Clients: Are They Not That into You?: Stay connected during rough economic times.

Coping With Recession-Related Fear:

Experience HSMAI’s Affordable Meetings® West in San Jose:

NBTA Publishes Research on Swine Flu Impact on Business Travel: Findings available through online resource hub.

PlannerWire Announces Media Sponsorship for TS2 2009: Ongoing, online event coverage to be provided through PlannerWire.

London' s Cuisine Worst in Europe, but Capital Boasts Best Free Attractions: TripAdvisor survey reveals highs and lows of European cities.

No Experience? Volunteer!: Break into the field from the ground up.

Facing the Health Crisis in Mexico, Quintana Roo Strengthens Preventive Measures:

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

No Tourists Currently in Mexico Have Been Infected by H1N1 Virus:

Statement From The Ministry of Tourism and The Mexico Tourism Board: Swine Flu Epidemic:

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

PlannerWire Announces Strategic Online Partnership With PYM: Cooperative approach to content distribution puts comprehensive information at industry professionals’ fingertips.

Swine Flu Outbreak Impacts Some Events: Factors to consider when meeting in an affected area.

Event Planning: Promising? Yes. Glamorous? No.: Industry pros speak out on perception vs. reality.

Shrinking Conference Budget?: 10 ways to save money on conference materials.

If Only I Knew...: Use data mining techniques to predict attendance.

Stop Sabotaging Your Success: Distinguishing successful event planners from the rest.

"A Truly Emotive Event for All Involved": Case Study: Norgine teamed up with WorldEvents for a life-changing partnership.

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

MCI Organizes Award-Winning Morocco Event for Numico: A case study on event planning at its best.

Earth Day is About Being a Good Steward, Locally and Globally:

Upward and Onward: Obama impressionist takes the country by storm.

Changing the Flag: What planners need to know when hotels are renovated or change brands.

Don’t Forget the Gifts!: It’s more than the thought that counts...

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

Why Etiquette Matters: Meeting and event professionals are always on center stage.

Working With "Backseat Planners": How to handle difficult or demanding clients.

Bring On the Concierge: An important part of any meeting planner’s team.

Under Lock and Key: Simple steps to planning secure events.

Valuing Your Contrarians: How to harness their vigor to grow your association.

Is Your City On Your Team?: Working with special event permits in a major city.

Keep America Meeting Campaign Update:

Catch the Spark: A History of Service: A look at O’Leary’s Fire Truck Tours in Downtown Chicago.

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

Association Forum Responds to Meetings Crisis: Plans Educational Event to Help Members Recession-Proof Their Meetings

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

Co-Branding During the Economic Downturn: Building win-win partnerships that gain results.

How to Become a Green Traveler:

Meeting Planners Dictate Terms for Green Destinations:

Alaska Airlines Resumes Flying in and out of Alaska as Mount Redoubt Ash Clears:

Hampton Ranks #1 in Mid-Priced Tier; Hilton Garden Inn Ranks #2 in Upscale Select Service Tier: Business Travel News 2009 U.S. Hotel Chain Survey

It's More than a Meeting... It's Your Business with Marriott's New Meetings Matter Promotion:

Major Development Sees Melbourne Benefit from Business Events, Despite Economic Downturn:

Travel Testimonials: Mexico:

Economics of Going Green:

Top 10 Online Job Search Tips:

Out of Sight, Out of Mind?: Tourism officials, meetings industry professionals say visitors are safe in Mexico.

The Gender Wage Gap:

GMIC TALKS TRASH:

Destination Reinvention: CVBs play an important role in city image changes.

The Gift of GAB – A Fable for St. Patrick’s Day : How Goals, Attitude, Behavior can help BEAT the recession

The Shifting Sands:

Who’s On PlannerMix: Conor Cunneen: Out and about in the community…

Deals and Discounts: Short-Term Solutions: Properties need business now, while future remains uncertain.

Mexican Tourism Board CEO Addresses Safety:

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

Meetings Under Attack: Industry professionals speak out on media, government impact.

Southwest Airlines Introduces Priority Security Lanes at Sea-Tac Airport: Southwest Airlines Offers Business Select and A-List Customers the Chance to 'Fly By' Security

Travel Industry Launches Campaign to Defend Business Meetings and Events from Politicized Attacks:

Travel Industry Launches Campaign to Defend Business Meetings and Events from Politicized Attacks:

Travel to Mexico - Cancun & Riviera Maya: Little Danger in Travel

HSMAI Releases “Meetings Mean Business” Resources to Help Address “AIG EFFECT”: Communications toolkit, educational sessions, Keep America Meeting endorsement among other initiatives

Challenges Ahead for Global Hospitality Industry: Ernst & Young LLP report identifies ten key trends to shape the industry in 2009

Tourism Leaders Call on State to Invest Portion of Stimulus Funds to Grow Tourism Jobs:

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.

American Workers, Local Communities Unintended Victims of Cuts in Meetings, Events and Incentive Travel Programs: Travel Community to Issue ‘Best Practice Standards’ to Corporate America

EventView Report Confirms Events Play Increasingly Crucial Role in the Marketing Mix:

Travel Community Issues Guidelines for Use of Meetings and Events by Recipients of Emergency Government Assistance: Policies Support Prudent Use of Taxpayer Dollars, While Preserving Downstream Creation of Jobs, Economic Growth

Google Recognizes South Carolina for 2008 Marketing Campaign in Chicago :

WORLDHOTELS-the Americas Adds 15 Hotels to its Regional Portfolio in 2008 : Globally, the Company Welcomed 41 New Hotels Last Year

Hilton Launches New Focused Service Brand: Home2 Suites by Hilton™ is value-wise, extended-stay hotel brand with “hip and humble” style

Addison Awarded Mobil's Prestigious Five-Star Designation: The Grand Del Mar Resort, The Spa at The Grand Del Mar Awarded Four-Star Status

Philly Jumps Three Spots To The 13th Most Visited Gay-Friendly Destination in the U.S. : Study Shows Dramatic Increase in Total Visitation By Gays And Lesbians

Punta Cana International Airport Welcomes New Expanded Terminal : Expansion allows for upsurge in arrivals, significant increase in tourism to the region

Research and Markets: Recession? Report Details the State of the Hotel Market:

The BROADMOOR is Awarded a 2009 Mobil Travel Guide Five-Star Rating for 49th Consecutive Year :

US Tour Operator Launches Zambia Safari & Victoria Falls Travel Tours In Africa: Zambia Is New York Times' Top Safari Pick In 2009

W HOTELS CONTINUES FOOTPRINT EXPANSION WITH THE UNVEILING OF THE NEW W ATLANTA-BUCKHEAD DESIGNED BY THOM FILICIA :

Wellbilt International & The Ritz-Carlton Company Collaborate for the Future:

Amelia Island Plantation and Redquartz Developments Atlanta Enter Into Memorandum of Understanding :

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

Bay Point Marriott Golf Resort and Spa Recognized as the only Marriott on Conde Nast Traveler 2009 Gold List:

Omni Chicago Hotel Included in Conde Nast Traveler's 2009 Gold List:

Trianon Palace Versailles joins the Waldorf Astoria Collection™ :

Baltimore Hotels Announce Rates and Availability for Obama Inauguration and Baltimore Event :

The Wyndham Nassau Resort & Crystal Palace Casino Brings Back the Island Pulse of Cable Beach :

Greg Christian, Chicago’s Conscious Caterer™, proudly announces a ZERO WASTE KITCHEN : All products used in kitchen are now recycled or composted!

Aloft Hotel Opens in Denver: Stonebridge Companies introduces hip new brand to Colorado.

Ceiba del Mar Beach & Spa Resort Named One of World’s Top Places to Stay in Conde Nast Traveler’s 2009 Gold List : Luxury Riviera Maya Resort Receives Perfect Ratings in Rooms, Service Categories

Doug Carrillo of Desires Hotels Collection Receives HSMAI Adrian Award : Recognized for Extraordinary Sales and Marketing Strategies for Boutique

Effective January 12th US Immigration Has More Regulations for Visitors from Visa Waiver Countries:

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

Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, Texas, Opens New Full-Service Conference Center: Property Expansion Includes Flexible Meeting and Event Space and 203 New Guest Suites

GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE'S INAUGURATION PROCLAMATION:: "LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF SUNSHINE"

Hillmann’s Scores Early Points as Bremen’s New Top Restaurant:

HILTON GARDEN INN® AMES OPENS DOORS IN IOWA :

Hilton Garden Inn® Palm Beach Gardens Opens Doors in Florida:

Hilton Hotels Corporation Announces Addition of Casa Marina Resort & Beach Club and Reach Resort to Waldorf Astoria : Iconic Florida Keys Properties to Join the Waldorf Astoria Collection™ in 2009

NYC & COMPANY INVITES VISITORS AND RESIDENTS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF NYC WINTER DEAL-O-MATIC SAVINGS :

NYC ACHIEVES RECORD HIGH VISITORS :

Pacific Resort Aitutaki on Top of the World in 2008:

Tee Time “A La Cart” in Cancun :

CSX Announces Strategic Review and New Leader of The Greenbrier:

DESTINATION NASHVILLE NAMED “TOP 25 DMC” FOR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR:

Hilton Family Hotels Tone up with Fitness By Precor : More Than 500 New Fitness Centers Deliver Promise of Superior Fitness Experience

Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau Launches Visit Pasadena Sweepstakes: One Grand Prize Winner to Receive a VIP Trip for Two

Rezidor Donates 75,000 Euro to World Childhood Foundation :

SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE’S FIRST FIVE-STAR PROPERTY BEGINS SETTING FOUNDATIONS : Rosewood San Miguel de Allende and Artesana Rosewood Residences Continue Construction on Schedule

SuperShuttle International, Inc. Starts the New Year at Raleigh-Durham International Airport :

Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel Debuts After Grand Restoration: First JW Marriott Hotel in the United Kingdom Is London’s Largest Five Star Hotel

Bethesda Marriott Brings Holiday Cheer to Sick Children at NIH :

Economy and Global Issues Take Center Stage at the 53rd PCMA Annual Meeting:

SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE’S FIRST FIVE-STAR PROPERTY BEGINS SETTING FOUNDATIONS: Rosewood San Miguel de Allende and Artesana Rosewood Residences Continue Construction on Schedule

Setai San Diego Renamed Sè San Diego:

Site Global Conference 2008 – Montreux, Switzerland: Site Redefines the Industry Sector, refreshes its brand and sets out its vision for the future

SITE SELECTS CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA AS DESTINATION FOR 2010 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE:

Amelia Island Plantation Earns Lifesaving Certification : AAA-Four Diamond and Florida-certified Green Lodging Resort recognized as industry standard.

Experient Team Adds Three Members :

Golf Magazine Names Amelia Island Plantation Top 10 Green Golf Resort and Only Florida Selection :

AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION GARNERS AWARDS FOR MEETINGS AND LUXURY TRAVEL :

AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION RECEIVES FLORIDA GREEN LODGING DESIGNATION : Environmentally protective resort conserves resources

Global Hyatt Corporation and Bazarian International Financial Associates, LLC, Announce 2012 Opening of Park Hyatt Bermuda :

Le Meridien Expands Presence in Asia Pacific with the Opening of Two New Properties : Located in Northern Thailand and a Resort & Spa in China

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Announces New Non-Stop Flights from Chicago on Spirit Airlines : Non-Stop Daily Service a Boon for the Myrtle Beach area

Park Hyatt Brand Named “Best Hotel Chain”: Business Traveler Magazine’s 2008 Best in Business Travel Awards

Sheraton Recognized as the Best Hotel Chain in Latin America by Business Traveler and Global Traveler 2008 Magazines :

Starwood’s Flagship Element Hotel Gets the Gold : Element Lexington is the first Starwood Hotel to achieve LEED GOLD Certification

Tempe Celebrates First Arizona Light Rail Opening: $1.4 Billion System to Serve Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area

American Airlines Announces Re-Opening of Flagship Lounge at Miami International Airport:

United Airlines Offers Advice to Customers Affected by Forecasted Chicago Snowstorm : Issues Travel Waiver

Blette, Ismail and Zabinski join Experient Independent Sales Team:

The Gab Group Awarded Prestigious 2008 HSMAI Adrian Award For Excellence in Public Relations: The "Oscars" of Travel and Hospitality Marketing Award Bronze to Boca Raton- Based PR Firm for "Destination BOVA" Campaign

An old-time Christmas, Portneuf-style :

Business Traveler Reveals Results of 2008 'Best in Business Travel' Awards:

MORE COMPANIES USE MUSIC TO FOSTER INNOVATION:

The 2009 TELUS World Skins Game in Québec City :

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

Happy 50th Birthday, Alaska!:

Hugger Event Management Expands Partnership with Travel Technology Group:

Event Marketing Boosts Business During Challenging Times :

WORLDHOTELS “Winter in Style” package to Prague:

Classic Expands to New Sacramento Location:

Emirates Airline Launches San Francisco Service with World's Longest Green Flight Trial:

Greektown Casino-Hotel Begins Training 170 New Employees: Casino Still Hiring 150 More for Opening of Hotel in February

Hospitality Design Group Receives Top Nod From Tradeshow Week for Exemplifying Outstanding Growth: Award Signals Strong Demand for Upcoming 2009 Hospitality Design Exposition & Conference

MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL NAMES TREY FEILER CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER: Leader Tapped to Build on MPI’s Momentum

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

ALHI Adds First Member In Minnesota: Graves 601 Hotel Joins Associated Luxury Hotels As Newest Midwest Option

ALHI Adds Impressive New Resort Members:

Associated Luxury Hotels Expands Services: First Members In Spain

Associated Luxury Hotels Offering “Summer Sale” For 2009:

Associated Luxury Hotels Presents “Chairman’s Award” To InterContinental Chicago:

Associated Luxury Hotels Presents “IAC Member of the Year Award”: Presented To Kinsley & Associates

Associated Luxury Hotels To Give Away “MGM GRAND Detroit Diamond”: Gem at Holiday Showcase in December

Chateau On The Lake Resort, Spa & Convention Center: In Branson Captures 2 Prestigious Awards

Chateau On The Lake Resort, Spa & Convention Center: Offering New “Stress Free” & “WiiTM Meet” Meeting Packages

Move Relationships to Partnerships:

Niles Harris Named General Manager Of The Sheraton Atlanta Hotel :

Planner-To-Planner: Tips For Site Visits:

The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club Joins ALHI:

The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club: Captures The Florida Green Lodging Program’s Certification

The New Loews Atlanta Hotel Joins Associated Luxury Hotels International:

The Sheraton Atlanta Hotel Wins Prestigious “Award of Excellence” :

The “New Normal Leadership”: Focusing on Feedforward, Not Just Feedback

Tips For Planning International Programs:

WORLDHOTELS Launches New 'Recession-Buster' Initiative to Counter Economic Challenges: Five new initiatives guide affiliate hotels through uncertain times

Famed Renaissance Cleveland Hotel Celebrates 90th Anniversary With a Trip Down Memory Lane :

Pyramid Hotel Group Salutes the Armed Forces with Holiday Vacation Promotion: Discounted Lodging Rate Available for Active and Retired Military Families

Park Hyatt Brand Named “Best International Hotel Chain” for Fifth Consecutive Year : Park Hyatt Hotels Selected for Prestigious Award for Fifth Year in a Row

ADDING MULTIMEDIA Newest Hilton Destination Hotel Opens on San Diego’s Waterfront: Hilton San Diego Bayfront Merges the Casual Sophistication of the City’s Coastal Culture with Cutting-edge Design

American Foundation for Children with AIDS Teams Up with Arrive Marketing & Events for 2009: Arrive will focus on event management and marketing for AFCA’s fundraising event – “Climb Up So Kids Can Grow Up.”

Congresswoman Nikki Tsongas Tours Passport Systems, Inc. New Manufacturing Facility:

Halekulani Introduces The Orchid Suite as Part of "The Premier Suites at Halekulani" :

Hutton Hotel Honored with Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd Ranking:

ACVB Enlists Santa and His Elves to Bring Washington D.C., New York City and Chicago-based Groups to Anchorage :

The Green Meetings Industry Council Announces Strategic Media Partnership with PlannerWire.com:

WORLDHOTELS Launches New 'Recession-Buster' Initiative to Counter Economic Challenges : Five new initiatives guide affiliate hotels through global crisis

Get the Best Value Without Breaking Your Wallet in Cancun:

Leros Point to Point Limousine Service Named 2008 Large Operator of the Year by Limo Digest:

Newpark Resort and Hotel Announces Ski Resort Lodging Prices at a "Flat Rate": Video Article

The Sheraton Atlanta Hotel Wins Prestigious “Award of Excellence”:

Omni Hotels Recommended as Operator of Dallas Convention Center Hotel: Locally Based Luxury Brand to Work with City and Community Leaders on New 1,000 Room Hotel

PlanetEye’s Guide to the Best Airport Restaurants: Local Experts Recommend Where to Have a Bite before a Flight

Virgin Charter and GetThere Team up to Offer Private Jets to Business Travel Programs :

Gaylord Entertainment Announces Key Leadership Team Promotions:

Hispanic Hotel Group To Open Its Seventh Marriott in Seven Years: SpringHill Suites to Debut in Miami's Health District Next Year

JAL Hotels Co., Ltd. Plans New Nikko Hotels in India: JAL Hotels Will Operate Luxury Hotels for DB Hospitality Private Limited

PlannerWire.com Announces Free Listings to Hotels and Destinations:

Popular New Venue Space Opens at Renaissance Austin Hotel : New Glass Oaks Ballroom Provides an Elegant Space for Upscale Events

The Peninsula Shanghai -- The Newest Jewel On the Bund: Uniquely Poised to Provide Unparalleled Service and the Ultimate in Luxury Experiences

Three stars for the Saguenay Fjord:

Travel Management Company Selects Agresso to Grow Business: Austin Travel Cites Elimination of Manual Processes and Improved Efficiency as Key Factors in Back-Office ERP Selection

Windsor Capital Group Welcomes Craig Stechman to Lead Their New Sales and Marketing Strategy:

World-Class Outdoor Winter Recreation Can be Found at Northernaire Resort and Spa:

CEP International Expands Global Growth Initiatives:

Curaçao’s National Carrier, Insel Air, Inaugurates New Service between Miami and Curaçao!: Insel Air Joins Continental, Delta, American and Air Jamaica in Providing a Wealth of Flight Options for Travelers In 2008/2009

Dominican Republic Named 'Golf Destination of the Year': Dominican Republic voted the best by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators

Harvest Holiday Package at the Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa : More than 30 percent savings on Wine Country experience

On Track: MICE TAIWAN 2009 - Taiwan’s First MICE Exhibition : MICE TAIWAN 2009

PEEPSHOW Starring Mel B. & Kelly Monaco to Open at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas: TICKETS ON SALE TODAY FOR PERFORMANCES BEGINNING MARCH 30, 2009

Point Grace Named Top Resort by Conde Nast Traveler in 2008 Reader's Choice Awards: Luxury Turks & Caicos Property is Only Providenciales Resort Recognized by Prestigious Travel Publication

Seaport Becomes First U.S. Hotel to Implement Cutting-Edge 'Green' Water Technology in Its Indoor Pool:

Ten Thousand Reasons to Book a Meeting With Omni Hotels: Meeting Planners Who Mention 10K Flyaway Earn 10,000 Miles

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

Travel+Leisure World's Best Reader Survey Names Omni San Francisco Hotel as One of the Best Business Hotels :

US Airways Reinstates Preferred Bonus Miles and Preferred Minimum Miles: Action Includes Retroactive Credit for Travel between May 1, 2008 and Nov. 19

HSMAI TO HONOR ILAN GEVA & FRIENDS WITH A SILVER AWARD IN ITS ANNUAL ADRIAN AWARDS COMPETITION : Winners Will Be Honored at Adrian Awards Gala Jan. 26, 2009 in New York City

'A-List' Celebrities and the Victoria's Secret Angels Flock to Fontainebleau Miami Beach Grand Opening:

The Netherlands’ Landmark Hotel Becomes Hotel Des Indes, a Luxury Collection Hotel, The Hague: Recently Renovated by Jacques Garcia, Hotel Des Indes Opens

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Offers Guests Environmentally-Friendly Drinking Water Through Agreement with Natura® Water, Inc.:

Rezidor Announces the Radisson Hotel & Resort, Sohar/Oman:

Doubletree Hotels Introduces Requests Upon Arrival™ Guest Service Program : Innovative Program Enables Guests To Personalize Their Stays In Several Ways By Pre-Ordering Personal Touches

Bravo Productions Receives Award for Special Events by U.S. Local Business Association:

Business as Usual at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman Following Hurricane Paloma:

Flight Delays Contributing to Drinking and Espionage: From Drinking Too Much and Talking to Strangers to Leaving the Airport

Hunt for Travel Deals Escalates -- Comparison Travel Website LowFares.com™ Sees Searches Surge 22%: New International Favorites are India, Thailand, China, Japan and Hong Kong

Mark Your 2009 Calendar: Pueblo Bonito Hosts: 1st Annual Cabo Wine & Food Fest January 14-18, 2009

National Alliance of Professional Speakers Announced:

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

NBTA Predicts Cost Cutting Measures to Continue Into 2009 As a Result of Economic Slowdown: Rising Costs and Sluggish Travel Industry Growth to Significantly Impact Business Travel

Rezidor Announces the Park Inn Tula, Russia:

Maui's Newest Luxury Beach Resort, Honua Kai Resort & Spa, Set to Open on Kaanapali's North Beach in January 2009:

Mexico Expands its Commitment to Sustainable Tourism : Linking Livelihoods and Sustainable Tourism to Promote Conservation and Expand Rural Incomes

Mexico: The Ideal Destination for Meetings and Conventions:

Nissan Family Day Helps Support Community Local Organizations Donate Time for Fundraising:

Responding to Global Trend, Mexico Reimbursed Foreign Tourists for Sales Tax Expenditures:

Tropicana Entertainment Releases Preliminary Business Plan: As company emerges from Chapter 11, emphasis will be on internally funded operational improvements

Chichén Itzá makes way for cultural tourism in Yucatán: includes many appealing areas representative of the Mayan Culture such as Uxmal, Kabah, Labná, Sayil, Tulum, and Dzibilchaltún

Chichén Itzá’s perfect mix of pyramids and beaches:

A Postcard from the British Country Side:

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

What’s the Worst That Could Happen?: Identify and plan for all possible risks before your meeting or event.

An Actionable Conference Theme Announced : The GMIC’s annual “Greening the Hospitality Industry Conference”

Event Security: Security Important to Successful Event

Taking the Stress Out of Travel: The experience begins before they arrive

Green Redefined: New Mission, Brand Identity and Website Announced for GMIC:

Ronald M. Melton Named Executive Vice President for Travel Portland:

Green Meeting Industry Council: Call for Presentations: 2009 Greening the Hospitality Industry Conference

The Westin Resort & Spa Los Cabos: Hot Dates & Rates

Whistler ready for the world in 2010: Tourism Whistler news release

Cancun Tropical Top Program Announced: September 3-7, 2008

A New Look at ROI: Solutions provider nTAG Interactive tackles ROI with a different approach.

Do the Math: An easy formula for computing rates for independent planners.

Q&A With… Joan Eisenstodt: Beyond the Basics: An industry leader discusses the importance of education for planners.

Rev Up Your Relationships: 13 tips for helping suppliers help you

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