Archive: August 2009

A headline story about a secret government blacklist had members of the Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) buzzing at the start of their three-day annual convention in Atlanta July 21-23. [...] Read more

Faith-based organizations have been wary about using social networking sites, but more and more have been reaching out to members on Twitter and Facebook. [...] Read more

Niels Steenstrup, Aircell Vice President, answers questions about Gogo Inflight Internet. [...] Read more

The Charleston Civic Center in Charleston, W. Va., hosted hometown-native Bishop T.D. Jakes and his “The Birthing Place” conference Aug. 13-15. [...] Read more

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has released its Yellow Book, or officially, the CDC Health Information for International Travel. [...] Read more

People making reservations for domestic flights are now required to submit dates of birth and genders as part of the first phase of a new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening process that went into effect in August. [...] Read more

JetBlue Airways is offering an “all-you-can-jet” pass for $599 with no seat limitations or blackout dates Sept. 8-Oct. 8. [...] Read more

While top meeting and convention destinations across the country are suffering due to the economic downturn and government blacklisting, convention bookings in Virginia Beach, Va., are up according to WVEC Television. [...] Read more

Low-cost airfare and double-digit hotel rates are making the Caribbean a more feasible meeting destination. [...] Read more

The Talaris Conference Center’s Sleepover in Seattle deal invites meeting planners to book a two-day meeting and receive unlimited guestrooms at a special rate of $49 per night. [...] Read more