Business Travel Critics Not Invited to 2010 Meetings and Events:

Making the Case for Meeting:

Fast Future’s 50 Forecasts for 2010:

ITB World Travel Trends Report: European Travel Industry Cautiously Optimistic in the Wake of Massive Losses:

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

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

London to Drive Recovery for Hotel Market in Europe:

Chateau On The Lake Resort, Spa & Convention Center Offers “Meetings On A Higher Level” Package:

Hotel Industry's Pulse Index Shows Small Gain:

Brasstown Valley Resort Offers Special "Warm Winter Savings" for Meetings:

The Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort Offers Planners Option to Take Meetings Sky High:

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:

Vienna Acquires Congresses for 2011, 2012 and 2015:

ALHI Launches Year-End “ALHI Private Sale”:

American Express Clients Expect China to Lead Business Travel Recovery:

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

Promotional Products Sales Off 10.9% in Third Quarter:

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

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

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

Cornell General Managers Program Scholarship Announced:

The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club Offers New Meeting Incentives:

EPIC Launches Power Hour Meetings Package:

Monaco Lures Meetings and Incentives: Value-added packages, hotel enhancements, and green initiatives provide more for meetings.

BEA: Tourism Spending Declined Less in the Second Quarter 2009:

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

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:

PricewaterhouseCoopers Revised Forecast Reflects Improving Economic Conditions:

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

PhoCusWright Projects 17% Asia Pacific Online Travel Growth:

Global Hotel Market Sentiment Survey Shows Bleak Expectations:

One Partner™ from Gaylord Hotels Offers Associations Budget Flexibility and Cost Security:

Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay Hotel Introduces New Meeting Incentive:

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.

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

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

McCurtain County: Affordable Alternative for Meetings in Tough Times:

Chateau On The Lake Offers Incentives for Group Bookings:

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

Greening The Global Economy Through Sustainable Tourism:

Research Shows Mexico Tourism Will Remain Strong Over Long Term:

The Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort Offers Epic Savings Meeting Package: Offerings include special savings, bonus Starpoints® and chance to win charity concert.

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

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

Kimpton's EPIC Offers Group and Meeting Sale: Special rates and incentives available for bookings through September.

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

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts Now Offer Points for Meetings:

Taj Boston Offers "Ultimate Takeover Package" for Meetings:

EPIC Hotel Offers Pick-Your-Perks Program for Groups:

ISPA Releases 2009 U.S. Spa Industry Statistics:

Accor Studying a Voluntary Separation Plan to Adjust Headquarters Staff:

IHG Announces Regional Restructuring and Cost-saving Programme:

The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village Offers “Beat The Recession Group Package”:

Caught In the Web?: CVBs and DMOs face challenges to adopting social media strategies.

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

20|20 Assessment Presents the 2009 Event Planner Survey Results:

Brazil Hotels Outperform Hotel Markets in Mature Economies:

NBTA Board Unanimously Supports Potential ACTE-NBTA Merger:

Making the Case for Association Meetings: CEO of ASAE discusses issues facing the association market.

“Instead of Cowering in Fear, We Must Stand Up”: Site International CEO urges industry to embrace TARP guidelines.

American Express Business Travel and Maritz Travel Announce Alliance Plans: MaXvantage to unite recognized industry leaders, maximize $100 billion in North American meeting/event spending.

Half Moon Gives Groups One Rate: Packages include meals, activities and events.

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

CVBs: No Budget? No Problem.: PlannerWire announces limited-time, reciprocal promotion.

Despite Economy, Employment Outlook Strong at Chicago Associations: Survey shows majority plan to fill vacancies, report no reductions in force.

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

Hamilton Park Promotion Addresses Up-And-Down Economy:

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

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

Business Travel Holds Firm Despite Economic Conditions: Cost-cutting is inevitable; companies communicate new policies.

"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.

Guilt-Free Meetings at Naples Grande: A menu of affordable modern luxury available for all groups of 10 to 1,000 people.

TravelCLICK Hosts Webinar on First Quarter 2009 Global Hotel Performance:

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.

Elite Meetings Alliance Brings Together Top Meeting and Hotel Professionals: Despite challenging times, strong interest in meetings reported.

What Hotel Owners and GMs Must Do to Endure in This Economy: Hoteliers should embrace "out of chaos comes creativity" mentality.

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.

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.

Domestic and International Airfare Increased in 2008 as Hotel Rates Decreased: Sliding Economic Conditions Definitively Shift Business Travel to a Buyers’ Market in 2009

Chateau On The Lake Will Pay Groups to Hold Meetings in 2009:

Keep America Meeting Calls on You to Support US Travel Rally Day:

NBTA Report Highlights Importance of Travel Management in Down Economy: Travel spend decreases to continue through 2009.

The Kahala Contends With Ailing Meetings Market: Value package and energy breaks ensure business gets done.

New Orleans' Hospitality Industry Perseveres During the National Economic Downturn:

Accelerating Decline in Overseas Arrivals to U.S. Worsens Economic Crisis : Nationally coordinated travel promotion campaign needed.

Keep America Meeting Campaign Update:

ACTE Survey: Fear of Public Perception Raises Business Travel and Meeting Expenses:

Corporate Travel Cuts May Hurt Business Recovery: Business Leader Survey: Companies that Maintain Travel Spending Could Gain Competitive Advantage

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

Global Airline Capacity and Flight Volumes Continue to Decline, According to OAG:

New Orleans Continues to Help Meeting Customers Reduce Costs During Tough Economic Times: Turnkey program extended through 2013

Tropicana Entertainment and Creditors Reach Agreement on Chapter 11 Reorganization Plan: Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors urges voters to accept management’s plan in upcoming ballot

Our Name is Legion, and We Need Work: For many industry professionals, unemployment woes continue unabated.

Continued Shortfall in Overseas Arrivals to United States Since 9/11 Furthers America's Economic Crisis: Creation of Travel Promotion Program would attract $4,000 per traveler, create U.S. jobs, jump-start economic recovery.

Best Western Introduces Business Program to Better Serve Corporate Travelers:

Hampton® Hotels Caps off 2008 with 152 Openings, Confirms Development Target for 2009 and International Focus:

Americans' Leisure Travel Intentions Trend Slightly Upward: Continued decline in business meetings and events industry's greatest concern.

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

Travel Leaders Meet with President Obama, Discuss Industry's Ability to Strengthen Economy :

Alaska Airlines Pilots Reach an Agreement in Concept on a New Contract:

Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel & Convention Center Introduces $50 Bonus Buck Credit for Business Travelers:

Research and Markets: Going Green - The Business Impact of Environmental Awareness on Travel :

Meeting Pro Urges Colleagues: “Pick That Mantle Up”: With many out of work, it’s time to educate the public.

Doral Palm Springs Resort Announces 'Choose Your Bailout' Spring Stimulus Meeting Packages: Progressive Packages Designed for the Ultimate in Savings

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

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

Anaheim/Orange County 2008 Visitor Figures Tallied: Tourism Industry Feels Economic Slowdown

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

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

Two Entrepreneurs Team Up to Educate, Empower Unemployed New Yorkers: Event focuses on resources to re-invent and re-brand.

Protectionism in International Meetings Industry: Not an Option: ICCA CEO speaks out on industry PR efforts.

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:

Wyndham Worldwide Updates Financial Plans:

Hotel Sales Professionals Find Resources to Navigate Economy: HSMAI’s 3rd Annual Hotel Sales Strategy Conference Focuses on Leadership

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

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

Virgin America Releases Financial Results: Start-up Carrier Reports Steadily Growing Revenue Despite Fuel Costs and Challenging Economy

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

Addressing the Hospitality Industry's Credit Crisis, Hotel Executives Combine to Create Collateral Strategies :

Blunt to Co-Chair Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus :

Omni Hotels Acquires 50% Stake in Acclaimed Bob's Steak & Chop House Brand : Award-Winning Dallas-Based Steak House Expands Hotel Culinary Portfolio

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

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

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

MTR Gaming Group, Inc. Announced Today That It Reduced Its Workforce at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort by 8.6 Percent :

Southwest Airlines Declares 130th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend:

Wyndham Worldwide to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Earnings:

DiamondRock Reaffirms 2008 Earnings Guidance and Continues to Take Steps to Reinforce its Strong Balance Sheet :

Online Travel Companies Win Significant Appellate Court Victory in Federal Fourth Circuit Occupancy Tax Case :

Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. Fourth Quarter 2008 News Release and Conference Call :

Gaylord Entertainment Co. Reports Hospitality Segment Operating Results for November 2008 : Company Provides Preliminary December Hospitality Segment Revenue Results

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

NYC ACHIEVES RECORD HIGH VISITORS :

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2008 Earnings Release Date :

The Marcus Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend:

Umstead Hotel & Spa Selects IDeaS Revenue Optimization to Enhance Revenue and Profit :

Event Marketing Boosts Business During Challenging Times :

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

United Airlines Discounts Fees to Check First Bag Online and Rescinds Planned Increase to Second Bag Fee: Customers May Now Go Online to Pay Fees and Purchase Travel Options that Make Traveling More Convenient

Realistic Tradeshow Budgets: WAYS TO AVOID NICKEL-AND-DIMING YOURSELF.

Venue Shoppers: Bigger Isn’t Always Better: MIDWEST DESTINATIONS RAMP UP PROMOTIONAL EFFORTS TO ATTRACT MEETINGS BUSINESS

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

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

30 Tips for Keeping Meeting Expenses to a Minimum: Money makes the world go ‘round. And when it comes to meeting planning, money can probably get you whatever you want.

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

Damage Control: A clear and detailed attrition clause should be part of every contract.

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

Locked In... Or Not?: What you should know when negotiation meeting contracts

The Stakes are High: Using "The Gambler" principals may help you avoid unnecessary risk when you negotiate.

Break Ahead Budgeting: On the surface, budgets are all about the numbers.

The Art of Compromise: Five tips for effective negotiations

Credit Card Processing: Offset processing expenses by offering discounts on registration fees.

Return on Event: PCMA’s new MeetingMetrics tool helps measure meeting results.

Addressing the Attrition Issue: There comes a time in every planner’s career when the dreaded attrition “issue” appears.

Partnering With Meeting Suppliers: Strategies for keeping meeting costs down and quality up

Post-event Reports: The how and why of documenting the value and history of your meeting

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

Show Me the Money: Planners should have a basic understanding of the collections process

Post-event Reports: The how and why of documenting the value and history of your meeting

Money Masters: Planners are responsible for the bottom line of meetings and events

The (Not So) Great Divide: New report says planners have nothing to fear from Generations X and Y