Tag: economy
During a speech last week, President Obama called for a task force to develop and implement strategies to increase travel within and to this country as a job creation strategy. Encouraged participation in meetings and conventions and visa reform are among the objectives. [...] Read more
Associations are less likely than their corporate counterparts to cancel meetings. [...] Read more
An industry rebound began in 2010 as evidenced by numbers coming out of big meetings cities such as Cincinnati, Orlando and Atlanta. [...] Read more
Airfares rise while Americans plan to travel more. [...] Read more
Think face-to-face meetings are facing extinction? Think again. After two years spent pushing back attacks on the value and cost of meetings, industry leaders now have real facts and figures backing up their Meetings Mean Business campaign. [...] Read more
Parties, celebrities, great food—there’s plenty of reasons to love what we do. Need a reminder? [...] Read more
Hotels.com Hotel Price Index show 2 percent increase for second quarter. [...] Read more
The Gulf Coast Economy: Ready 4 Takeoff Coalition and the Louisiana Tourism Coastal Coalition aim to bolster region’s economy. [...] Read more
