Meetings Media Helps to “Scale It Up” for the Sustainable Meetings Conference: Green Meeting Industry Council welcomes its newest media sponsor for 2010.

GMIC Climbing New Heights: Scaling It Up in the Rockies: Sustainable Meetings Conference comes to Denver February 9-11, 2010.

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

Where Will You Be In 2010?:

Travel Alberta: On Board to “Scale It Up” at the Sustainable Meetings Conference: Green Meeting Industry Council welcomes its newest conference sponsor for 2010.

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

ASTA Offers Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Trips:

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.

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

NTA and UMA to Co-locate in 2013:

GMIC Call for Sponsors: Scale It Up! in Denver in 2010: Flexible, affordable options offer high-level visibility and a competitive edge.

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

Meeting Professionals International Foundation Names Executive Director:

2009 HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow Celebrates Another Year:

MPI Chicago Area Chapter Adds Job Tools, Networking Options:

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

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

MPI Adds Global Training Center at Ryerson University:

Influenza Pandemic Plan for Show Organizers Now Available From IAEE:

New NBTA Chapter Leadership Elected to Presidents’ Council:

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

Forum Foundation Gifts $7,500 to Inspiration Corporation:

Corporate Travel Leaders Gather in Canberra: NBTA Asia Pacific Regional Business Travel Conference draws 200 attendees.

UNWTO Focuses on Tourism and Travel in the Green Economy:

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:

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

NTA and IATO Form Partnership:

TripAdvisor to Kick off Eighth Annual Travelers' Choice Awards at HSMAI's Adrian Awards Gala:

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

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

Looking Toward the Year Ahead: A message from the DMAI Board Chair.

Forum Announces Management Staff Changes:

NBTA Chapters Reveal Award and Scholarship Recipients:

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

ACTE Presents NBTA With Merger Proposal:

Forum, APB Present Monster.com Founder Jeff Taylor at Holiday Showcase 2009:

ASTA Holds First Virtual Board Meeting, Installs Executive Committee:

HFTP Announces New Schedule for 2010 Annual Convention & Tradeshow:

1,000 Gather for Quality Education at DMAI's 95th Annual Convention:

Education Important Element to HFTP's Annual Convention & Tradeshow:

NBTA Honors Kevin Iwamoto with Highest Industry Award: Special Service Award will be presented to Rob Deliberto.

Donna Kelliher to Receive NBTA President’s Award:

FORUM Publishes First All-Digital Issue: "Best of Strategy" presented in exclusive online edition.

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

The Motivation Show and Loyalty 360 Announce Partnership:

FORUM Magazine Wins 2009 APEX Award:

HSMAI Announces 2009 Adrian Awards Call for Entries:

MPI Announces 2009-2010 International Leadership:

Forum, Association Media & Publishing Partner for Holiday Showcase 2009: Collaboration promises enhanced education for attendees, increased value for exhibitors.

New Forum Theme Inspires Associations to "Go the Distance": Forum unveils original theme song at 2009 Annual Meeting.

Associations Look Forward ‘From Here’ During Association Week: Forum addresses economic challenges, celebrates members’ success.

Educational Institute Honors Leaders in Hospitality Training and Education:

NBTA Board Unanimously Supports Potential ACTE-NBTA Merger:

NBTA Offers Convention Attendees New Online Communication Tools:

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.

Patrick Delaney Receives IMEX Academy Award:

Forum Names Steve Smith 2009 "Best Boss" Superstar Award Recipient:

Destinations Rally for National Travel and Tourism Week:

Chicagoland Associations Make Progress on Diversity: Forum’s 2009 Diversity Survey presents framework for future growth.

Business Travel Community Supports Effort to Boost Value of Registered Traveler Program: Amendment passes important legislative milestone.

Attendees Find Cost-Effective Work Solutions at HFTP's Annual Convention & Tradeshow:

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

Pirate Exhibitor Prevention Maintains HITEC 2009’s High Value:

Association Forum Recognized for Innovation in Media and Publishing: Honored with Two 2009 EXCEL Awards

ASTA to Hold First Virtual Business Conference:

Forum Releases Two New Professional Practice Statements: Offers guidance on governance structure and performance measurement and metrics.

Diversity Summit to Showcase Workforce Diversity as Economic Stimulant:

U.S. Travel Association Commends Department of Homeland Security's Streamlined Entry Process: Travel industry encourages expansion of "Global Entry" program to other countries.

TSEA Celebrates Earth Day by Launching Green Education Program: All information will be available at www.tsea.org.

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

April FORUM Focuses on Technology:

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

NBTA Launches Sports Travel Task Force: Initial meeting with university, professional sports leagues at NCAA Headquarters.

TSEA Announces Schedule for Red Diamond Educational Series Seminars: Chicago and Atlanta seminar topic is Event Measurement Strategies and Techniques for Trade Show and Event Managers

“Energy Was High” at HSMAI’s Affordable Meetings®: Mid-America event presents free education and networking for meetings professionals.

TSEA Expands Staff:

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

Travel Industry Launches Nationwide Hunt for New Spokespeople : ‘Faces of Travel’ Highlights Workers Affected by Assault on Business Meetings, Need for Policies that Promote Travel

Forum Celebrates Chicagoland Association Community Leaders, Announces 2009-10 Board of Directors:

TSEA ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH PR NEWSWIRE : Members will enjoy valuable services at discounted rates

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

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

PCMA Education Foundation Launches 2009 Silent Auction:

2010 PCMA Annual Meeting “Call for Presentations” Now Open: Meetings Industry Speakers, Leaders, and Experts Encouraged to Submit Proposals for 2010's Convening Leaders

February FORUM Focuses on Public Policy & Advocacy:

TSEA’S NATIONAL CAPITAL AND GEORGIA CHAPTERS OFF TO RUNNING START: Both chapters held successful meetings this week

MPI Appoints Meg President of Sales and Marketlace Performance:

HSMAI's Affordable Meetings Mid-America Offers Attendees Cost-Effective Solutions:

PCMA Education Foundation to Kick Off 2009 Annual Individual Giving Campaign in New Orleans: 2009 Donations to Benefit Gulf Coast Wetlands Restoration Project

PCMA Members Give Back to New Orleans, Host City of the 2009 PCMA Annual Meeting: Attendees Give Time, Talents, and Donations to New Orleans Organizations

Working Together to Reduce the 2009 PCMA Annual Meeting's Environmental Footprint: New Digital Registration Bag to Significantly Reduce Meeting's Paper Waste

HSMAI University Presents 2009 Winter Webinar Series : Schedule Highlights Include Revenue Management Strategies for Challenging Economy

CIC Announces 2010 CMP Summer Exam Dates: 2010 CMP Summer Exam to be held in conjunction with MPI

2009 Conference Theme:

APEX Launches New Website at APEXSOLUTION.ORG:

Association Forum Announces Nominations For 2009-2010 Board of Directors:

CIC Announces 2010 CMP Winter Exam Dates: 2010 CMP Winter Exam to be held in conjunction with PCMA

Convention Industry Council Appoints Two New Commissioners to the Accepted Practices Exchange:

David Sand Honored at SITE'S Manager of the Year:

SITE Executive Summit Captures Attention In Guatemala:

SITE Names 2008 SITE Crystal Award Winners:

The Convention Industry Council (CIC) Announces 2010 Hall of Fame Leaders – Call for Nominations: CIC officially opens the Nominations process for the 2010 Hall of Leaders Celebration and Induction.

Don’t Let Fear Win! : Thoughts From the Corner Office 2

The 2009 New York Times Travel Show Announces February 6 Travel Industry Conference at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center : Keynote Speaker is Daniel Levine Executive Director, The Avant-Guide Institute

Christie Tarantino, CAE, Selected to Lead Association Forum:

Forum Releases Two New Professional Practice Statements Offers Guidance on Corporate Sponsorship and Strategic Planning :

Forum’s Four-Part Change Management Series Kicks off Jan. 29: Series to Advise on Implementing Change

HSMAI announces recipients of annual Adrian Awards:

January FORUM Highlights Strategic Planning, Board Issues:

PCMA Members Give Back to New Orleans, Host City of the 2009 PCMA Annual Meeting: Attendees Give Time, Talents, and Donations to New Orleans Organizations

Working Together to Reduce the 2009 PCMA Annual Meeting's Environmental Footprint: New Digital Registration Bag to Significantly Reduce Meeting's Paper Waste

MPI EXTENDS GLOBAL FOOTPRINT: MPI Announces the Creation of First Asian and South American Chapters

MPI ACTIVATES GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE PLAN WITH INAUGURAL TRAINING PROGRAMME IN QATAR: Demand for Regional Training Indicative of Expanding Middle East Meetings Industry

EMBOK Embraced: EMBOK framework aims at uniting industry