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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.
Two Dollars Government Travel Per Diem
2020 Federal Per Diem Rates Now in Effect, With $2 More for Hotel Stays
Limits for meals and incidentals remain at $55 per day in most locations.
October 29, 2019
Northstar Meets in Dominican Republic, Days After FBI Confirms Tourist Deaths Were of Natural Causes
Northstar Meets in Dominican Republic, Days After FBI Confirms Tourist Deaths Were of Natural Causes
In a Q&A with Destination Caribbean participants, legal expert Jonathan Howe addressed the unwarranted scare and other topics of concern.
October 21, 2019
New Event Management Master's Program Seeks to Create Industry Standards
New Event Management Master's Program Seeks to Create Industry Standards
The new degree at NYU is open to both new and experienced professionals.
October 18, 2019
Gearing Up for IPEC 2020: Registration Now Open
Gearing Up for IPEC 2020: Registration Now Open
Head to St. Pete Beach, Fla., for NMG's 2020 Independent Planner Education Conference.
October 15, 2019
Honoring Unsung Heroes of the Meetings Industry
Honoring Unsung Heroes of the Meetings Industry
Standout workers from Caesars Entertainment, Texas' Irving Convention Center and Ohio's Greater Columbus Convention Center receive Passion Made Possible Awards
October 11, 2019
Northstar Travel Group CAT Media UK logos
Northstar Travel Group Acquires CAT Media, Extends and Expands Its Global Reach
The combination of the CAT Media portfolio with The Meetings Show in London gives Northstar a strong multiplatform market dominance in the U.K. and Europe.
October 8, 2019
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