Meetings Industry News

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Who Deserves Federal Funding?
Who Deserves Federal Funding?
A new government proposal aims to place hefty restrictions on federal grants, threatening funding for associations and convention venues.
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Meetings Industry Forecast 2019
M&C's annual look at trends finds continued gains -- along with persistent challenges -- in major industry segments such as hotels, airlines, trade shows and more.
December 11, 2018
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Airlines High on Meeting Fares
Here's the lowdown on planner-friendly discounts and deals, along with the key trends poised to transform air travel in 2019 and beyond.  
December 1, 2018
Facial Recognition Takes Top Prize in IBTM World Tech Watch
Facial Recognition Takes Top Prize in IBTM World Tech Watch
Developer Zenus and registration company Fielddrive share the honor.
November 28, 2018
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New Master's Program for Event Management to Launch Next Fall
The degree comes from the NYU School of Professional Studies Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality.
November 26, 2018
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USGBC Launches New Classification for Green Buildings: LEED Zero
The new certification program aims to address net-zero carbon operations and resources in LEED green building projects.
November 15, 2018
15 Ways to Make Meetings More Accessible
15 Ways to Make Meetings More Accessible
These recommendations for planners, suppliers and destinations are based on new research from BestCities Global Alliance.
November 13, 2018
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