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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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IMEX, the Meetings Industry Trade Show, Kicks Off in Frankfurt
The 2019 version of the annual meetings and business travel exhibition has 3,500 exhibitors and more than 250 education sessions.
May 22, 2019
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U.K.'s Etc. Venues Expands Into the U.S. With a New York City Event Space
The company operates 16 venues in the U.K. and is now going global with three planned New York City locations.
May 21, 2019
Are We Heading for a Travel Recession?
Are We Heading for a Travel Recession?
Clayton Reid, CEO of MMGY Global, an integrated marketing and tech company for the hospitality and travel industries, sees many warning signs.
May 14, 2019
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What Airlines Are Doing to Combat Human Trafficking
Delta and United provide comprehensive training for personnel on the telltale signs of trafficking.
May 7, 2019
How the Meetings Industry Is Confronting Human Trafficking
How the Meetings Industry Is Confronting Human Trafficking
Forced labor and sexual exploitation is a global problem — and now airlines, hospitality companies and meeting planners are taking serious steps to combat it.
May 7, 2019
As Measles Outbreak Spreads, Travelers at Especially High Risk
As Measles Outbreak Spreads, Travelers at Especially High Risk
More than 700 cases of measles have been reported across the U.S. alone so far in 2019.
May 2, 2019
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