Archive: July 2010

The Virtual Totebag sells its technology tool with the scary claim that the EPA has ranked trade shows the second most wasteful industry in the nation. It enables attendees to collect, store and share session content and exhibitor materials via their mobile devices, thereby reducing the environmental impact of printing, shipping and distributing paper collateral. A poll on LinkedIn asks planners if they’d used the tool or not. See the most current results here. [...] Read more

Will Seccombe, chief marketing officer for Visit Florida, posted this blog today commenting on updates on the state’s marketing efforts and news on how the spill has affected state tourism.
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This week representatives from destination marketing organizations around the world are gathered in Fort Lauderdale for Destination Marketing Association International’s 96th Annual Convention. During the three-day conference destination managers will be discussing ways to market to meeting planners and leisure travelers. [...] Read more

Guest blogger, Douglas Plank argues why faith-based organizations need to not only be visible but have a leadership position in the new space. [...] Read more

Sally Dubroc and Angela Morehead had to find beds for more than 3,000 students attending Steubenville on the Bayou when relief workers filled hotels in June. [...] Read more

Offer provides a 3 percent instant rebate for groups that comply with green commitment. [...] Read more

Guarantees, grace periods and refunds make a trip to the area less of a commitment in the face of uncertainty. [...] Read more

The $1.3 billion modernization makes travel more efficient, comfortable and environmentally friendly. [...] Read more

The number of planes stuck on the runway more than three hours dropped to 5 in the month of May, compared to 24 in the same month last year. [...] Read more

This first increase in passport fees since 1995 went into effect July 13. [...] Read more