Ovation Global DMC Names Rob Davidson Most Huggable Person of 2009:

Ovation Global DMC Unveils Shortlist for Huggability Award:

ALHI Adds The Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club & The Cloister at Sea Island:

The Autograph Collection: Marriott's New Brand and Exclusive Group of Independent Hotels and Resorts:

The Luxury Partnership Expands Into India to Meet Growing Demand:

VisitBritain Gives Thanks to North American Journalists:

HSMAI to Honor "Keep America Meeting" With Two Gold Awards in Annual Adrian Awards:

Tourism Toronto and USDM.net Win 2009 Online Marketing Campaign of the Year Award:

Wilmington Adventure Tour Company Founder Bob Jenkins Receives NCTIA Award for Outstanding Tourism Contributions:

ACCESS Listed Among Top 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies:

The Broadmoor Honored With Five Star Award for Record 50th Consecutive Year:

WORLDHOTELS Welcomes Dana Hotel & Spa as its Newest Deluxe Collection Affiliate Hotel:

Thank You to Our Veterans:

Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center Seeks Proposals From Qualified Management Firms to Serve As Its Operator:

Ovation Global DMC Launches Preferred Supplier Programme:

New Orleans Ranked #1 More Than Any Other City in Travel + Leisure’s “America’s Favorite Cities” Survey 2009:

Kerzner, Deuschl to Receive HSMAI Lifetime Achievement Awards:

Hinda Incentives Honors Golden Carrot Winners:

Incentive Marketing Association Presents Circle of Excellence Awards:

Diamond Awarded for Azure at the Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa:

Guests Treated Like Royalty at The Cove of Lake Geneva Kings and Queens Royal Gala:

Kor Hotel Group Changes Name to Viceroy Hotel Group:

Hilton Worldwide Launches New Corporate Identity:

“Weathering The Storm Of Global Recession: The Challenge For Destination Management”:

I&MI Media Takes Home 2009 WebAward:

W Hotels Appoints Michaelangelo L'Acqua as Global Music Director:

The Kahala Hotel & Resort Receives Top Nod From Travel Weekly:

ALHI Debuts “Art of Distinction” Meeting Sourcing Guide:

CTTC's Caroline Beteta Wins State Tourism Director of the Year:

EliteMeetings.com Wins Gold in 2009 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards:

Holua Resort at Mauna Loa Village Ranked #1 by TripAdvisor® Travelers Popularity Index:

TEAMS Conference & Expo Named One of 50 Fastest-Growing Trade Shows:

Beau Rivage Resort & Casino Accepted Into ALHI As First Mississippi Member:

Chicago Meeting and Hospitality Professionals to Gather at Hard Rock Café :

Knowland Named Second Fastest Growing Company in the Travel Industry:

ALHI Expands Caribbean Offerings, Adds Gran Meliá Golf Resort Puerto Rico:

WORLDHOTELS Welcomes PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens:

Taj Boston Offers Free Upgrade to AAJA Meeting Attendees:

Hilton Hotels Corporation Opens New Global Headquarters:

ALHI Expands Membership Within Canada:

Vienna Convention Bureau “Most Certified” Convention Bureau in Europe:

InterContinental Boston Selected For Membership Into ALHI:

Global Hyatt Corporation Changes Name to Hyatt Hotels Corporation:

"Event Partner" Branding Wins 2009 Communicator Creative Excellence Award:

Carlson Hotels Worldwide Launches “1,000 Points, 1,000 Hotels” goldpoints plus Bonus Offer:

Marriott Awards Eight Employees with Company's Highest Honor:

IHG to Open First Managed Crowne Plaza Hotel in Taiwan: Strategic expansion supported by fastest-growing brand.

Amelia Island Plantation Receives Gold Tee Award:

J.W. Marriott, Jr. wins Cornell Icon of the Industry Award: Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski of MSNBC's "Morning Joe" to co-emcee special awards dinner.

Mike Ditka Resorts Gives Dad a Well-Deserved Father's Day Gift:

The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village’s Sales Team Captures Two Prestigious Awards:

The Peabody Little Rock Joins ALHI As First Arkansas Member:

boo.com Joins Forces with Eventful.com: Travel review site allows users access to vast database of events.

NTA Announces New Customized Convention Format to Help Members Work Smarter:

TSEA Foundation to Present Red Diamond and Exhibitors' Choice Awards: All award winners will be nominated and chosen by fellow industry professionals.

The Framework for Successful Events has Been Set:

April FORUM Focuses on Technology:

ASTA Calls for Nominations for 2009 Travel Industry Awards:

Forum Names AAOS’ Karen Hackett as 2009 Shapiro Award Winner: Three other Forum Honors Award recipients selected.

College of American Pathologists Re-signs with Experient:

2008 Not a Record, But Second Best Congress Year for Vienna:

Event Furniture & Décor Trend Setter opens new Facility in Orlando:

Starwood Hotels & Resorts to Relocate Its Luxury and Design-Led Brands to New Headquarters in SoHo:

Vote to Name a New Boutique Hotel on Madison Avenue in NYC: Win a Three Night Stay at Any Desires Hotel

ALHI Provides Planners a Chance to Win One-Carat “Resort at Squaw Creek Diamond” at MPI WEC in Salt Lake City in July:

Bollywood Nights at Taj Boston, Monthly Through November: Sophisticated 'Last Friday' Evenings Worthy of Maharajahs

Top Association Show Managers Team With Experient:

Peabody Hotels & Ducks Join ALHI: ALHI Adds Hotels in Memphis, Little Rock & Orlando

The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village In St. Augustine Captures The “Inner Circle Award”: Northeast Florida resort recently completed a $10 million property-wide renovation.

Rezidor Concludes Agreement with PURE Water Company:

Experient Awards Suppliers of the Year, Sales and Support Employees:

Experient Establishes Canadian Sales Network Office:

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

Ask Crucial Questions About Your Provider Before Buying Travel Insurance: Be Sure Your Travel Insurance Company Is Insured and Reputable Before Buying

Chicago Event Production Firm Launched: Denise McGowan and Michelle Durpetti join forces.

GREEN EVENTS SOURCE LAUNCHES THE SECOND EDITION OF THE GREEN EVENTS SOURCE BOOK : Update Reflects the Evolving Green Meetings and Events Movement

Americans Forfeit Healthy Habits While Traveling According to New Year's Survey by Cambria Suites: New All-Suites Brand Provides Solutions for Travelers

EH Events Selects GES® as Its New Official Services Contractor: GES to Serve as Official Services Contractor for All EH Events Shows

Trade Show Exhibit Consultants Generating Excitement for Businesses of All Sizes: 30% Average Savings they Pass Along to Clients

Mariott Chef on Hell's Kitchen!:

Southern Star Events and Catering Announces New Nashville Delivery Center: