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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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10 #MeetingProfs Tweets to Check Out This Week
What meeting and event pros are talking about this week on Twitter.
March 13, 2019
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Chicago Named CVB of the Year by ConferenceDirect at Annual Planner Meeting
The third-party planning company recognizes members of the hotel, travel and meetings markets. 
March 13, 2019
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United Airlines Unveils New and Improved Meetings Portal
The airline's meetings portal helps planners streamline travel and rewards programs.
March 11, 2019
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Airbnb to Acquire HotelTonight
The purchase brings Airbnb closer to being an end-to-end travel platform, the company says.  
March 8, 2019
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Disney Announces ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’ Opening Dates
The theme-park giant is unveiling a new land that’s totally out of this world.
March 8, 2019
Going Green: #GreenMeetings Tweets to Bloom Over This Week
Going Green: #GreenMeetings Tweets to Bloom Over This Week
Here are this week’s top #GreenMeetings tweets. Sustainability is its own movement in the meetings sphere – check it out!
February 25, 2019
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