Archive: January 2010
The American Institute of Architects recognized the Bakersfield Convention & Visitors Bureau for its unique visitor’s center with the 2009 Design Award of Merit January 7. [...] Read more
Guests could be using cell phones to unlock hotel room doors in 2010. The Paris-based firm OpenWays will pilot-test its “Crypto Acoustic Credentials” at several major Las Vegas casinos in 2010. [...] Read more
The British Colonial Hilton Nassau is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special deal starting at $109 per night through June 30, 2010. [...] Read more
The New Year began with a flurry of airline updates after the thwarted Christmas Day bombing attempt on a Northwest Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Detroit, Mich. [...] Read more
The American Birding Association (ABA) is returning to Corpus Christi, Texas, in 2014. [...] Read more
Atlanta is the only U.S. city with a convention center that’s directly connected to a major airport. [...] Read more
Visit Baltimore is offering $1,000 as an educational credit for every 1,000 room nights booked by June 30. Planners can use the credit for association membership fees, certification programs or continuing education. [...] Read more
With 12 new events booked this year and positive numbers from last year, the Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority is maintaining an upbeat outlook for this year and beyond. [...] Read more
Chicago’s Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, known as McPier, the state/city agency that owns and operates McCormick Place and Navy Pier, is appealing to legislators to help regain its competitive edge as a trade show center. [...] Read more
