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MPI Foundation Study: Meetings Boost Canadian Economy

2009-11-13

Despite the global economic downturn, meetings and events are continuing to create jobs, generate tax revenue and grow the Canadian economy, suggests a new study by the Meeting Professionals International Foundation.

ASAE & The Center Meeting Raises $150,000

2009-11-13

Association meetings are alive and well, demonstrates a recent event organized by ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership, which raised nearly $150,000 for the association last month.

Peabody Orlando Celebrates $450 Million Expansion's Topping Off

2009-11-12

The top story of the Peabody Orlando's newly constructed 32-story tower, part of its $450-million expansion, was "topped out" yesterday during a special ceremony.

Marriott To Provide Green Prototypes For Several Brands

2009-11-12

Marriott International next year will introduce U.S. Green Building Council-certified prototypes for its midprice, select-service and extended stay brands.

Site International Foundation: Recovery Ahead for Motivational Events Industry

2009-11-11

Although 76 percent of buyers and suppliers report a decrease in motivational events, half of them believe that the recession is over and that the industry will recover within two years, finds a new survey.

IMEX Announces Association Day 2010 Details

2009-11-11

IMEX, Europe's largest and most important meetings industry exhibition, has announced several speakers and workshops for Association Day 2010.

NBTA's First SMM Certification Course Sells Out

2009-11-10

The National Business Travel Association offered for the first time last week the first course in its new Strategic Meetings Management Certification program, which attracted a sold-out class of more than 20 meetings and travel professionals.

Carlson To Revitalize North American Radisson Brand

2009-11-10

Carlson CEO Hubert Joly has announced a project to revitalize the Radisson hotel brand in North America.

Study: For First Time, U.S. Ranked World's Top Country Brand

2009-11-09

For the first time in its five-year history, the United States has been ranked No. 1 in FutureBrand's Country Brand Index.

PwC Downgrades 2010 Hotel Forecast Again, Despite Positive Signs

2009-11-09

PricewaterhouseCoopers has moved its U.S. lodging industry expectations downward, although the firm said industry performance indicates the initial stages of economic and lodging demand recovery.