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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.
Meetings Outlook: AmEx M&E Predicts Stability, Optimism in 2020
Meetings Outlook: AmEx M&E Predicts Stability, Optimism in 2020
Despite political and economic uncertainty, meetings and events will continue to grow in 2020, according to American Express Meetings & Events.
September 13, 2019
EIC Launches New Sustainability Initiative
EIC Launches New Sustainability Initiative
The umbrella organization for the meetings industry's new virtual green-meetings center will be a repository for sustainable standards, research education and more.
September 10, 2019
How to Help the Bahamas Recover From Hurricane Dorian
How to Help the Bahamas Recover From Hurricane Dorian
The Category 5 storm left a dire need for relief aid in its wake.
September 10, 2019
New York Tops CWT's Top 10 Meetings & Events Cities for 2020
New York Tops CWT's Top 10 Meetings & Events Cities for 2020
San Francisco and Chicago come in second and third, respectively.
September 10, 2019
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Steady Decline in International Inbound Travel Continues
U.S. Travel's latest Travel Trends Index cites ongoing trade tensions among the culprits.
September 4, 2019
Planners See Industry as Stabilizing Force in Unpredictable Time
Planners See Industry as Stabilizing Force in Unpredictable Time
At M&C Asia Connections, panelists urge attendees to be open-minded, flexible and resilient in a volatile world.
August 26, 2019
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