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.