Industry News
Successful Meetings Partners With Zentila
Partnership will offer dynamic sourcing and booking of facilities.
Wisconsin’s Tourism Economy Grew 5 Percent in 2012
Tourism in Wisconsin had a total economic impact of $16.8 billion last year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Tourism.
Certain Inc. Takes 'Personalized' Approach to Event Management
Certain Inc. has made several enhancements to its enterprise event management platform, the goal of which is personalizing the event experience for attendees.
PCMA Announces AIBTM Education Program
The Professional Convention Management Association has announced its education lineup for the Americas Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition.
Dallas Convention Center Renamed for Retired U.S. Senator
The Dallas Convention Center is now the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
AIBTM Confirms More Than 50 New Exhibitors for 2013
The 2013 edition of the Americas Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition will feature more than 50 first-time exhibitors.
Group Travel Lags Transient Bookings, TravelClick Reports
Hotel bookings by individual travelers are outpacing those of groups, according to TravelClick.
Melbourne Seeks U.S. Events Business
The Melbourne Convention Bureau has appointed a new representation agency in North America.
IMEX America Expects More Hosted Buyers, Exhibitors in 2013
To date, one-third of all contracts received by IMEX America for 2013 have included increased booth space.
SmithBucklin Acquires Inventures Inc.
Association management company SmithBucklin has acquired alliance management company Inventures Inc.
Dead Gaylord Hotel Project Lives Again in Denver
Stalled plans to build a Gaylord convention center and hotel in suburban Denver are back on, according to news reports.
DoubleDutch to Create Mobile App for Inaugural Meetings Show UK
The Meetings Show UK has selected DoubleDutch to develop the mobile app for its inaugural event.
Former Starwood Executive Matthew Avril Named to Zentila Board of Directors
Zentila has named veteran hotel executive Matthew Avril to its board of directors.
ICCA Names Top 20 International Meeting Destinations of 2012
The International Congress and Convention Association has released its annual rankings of the world's most popular international association meeting destinations.
RecertTrack Publishes Guide to Association, Meetings Industry Certifications
RecertTrack has published a new guide to association and meetings industry certifications.
Kohler Resort Completes Guest Room Renovation in Wisconsin
The American Club resort in Kohler, Wis., has completed a renovation of The Carriage House, its 55-room annex.
Report Links Business Travel Spending, Post-Recession Recovery
Companies that invested in business travel during the downturn are outperforming those that didn't, according to a new study.
IAEE Partners with Eduardo Chaillo to Form Mexico Chapter
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events has formed a new IAEE Mexico chapter in partnership with industry veteran Eduardo Chaillo.
New Marriott Meetings App Lets Planners Make Real-Time Requests
Marriott International has launched a new smartphone app that lets meeting planners adjust and edit their meeting requests in real time during their meeting.

