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Tag Archives: travel
Consumer Electronics Show Illustrates Power of Associations in Changing Society
The Consumer Electronics Show (or International CES) is known in the press and public for being the industry show to see the best new and upcoming electronic devices. However, beyond the glitz and glamour, the trade show (which is organized by the Consumer … Continue reading
US Travel Associations Proposes Ways to Increase U.S. Travel
With the ten year anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks approaching, the U.S. Travel Association earlier this week gave a report on the state of U.S. travel industry. But rather than just lamenting the state of travel, they … Continue reading
New CIC Study Highlights Economic Importance of Meetings Industry
A new study by the Convention Industry Council highlights the importance of the meetings industry to the American economy. The study, which ASAE cosponsored with other associations, shows that meetings and conventions support 1.7 million jobs nationwide. Continue reading
Federal Agencies Not Meeting in Certain Cities
ASAE and other travel-focused associations have been sharing stories about how the economy and negative media attention has forced some corporations and associations to cancel or move their meetings from certain high-profile destinations and properties to avoid public criticism. Today’s … Continue reading
Association Initiatives Promote Travel and Tourism
As many people travel over the July 4th recess, the travel and hospitality community are working with Congress to help revitalize the nation’s economy. USTA, the U.S. Travel Association (formerly the Travel Industry Association) is working on numerous fronts to … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Recovery
Tagged ASTA, economy, Health Care, tourism, travel, USTA, Wal-Mart
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Finance Outline and Impact on Small Business
Yesterday, the Senate Finance Committee leaked its outline for its health care legislation, partly in response to the Congressional Budget Office’s scoring of previous draft language. The document (seen here) is not legislative language, but the concepts do have some … Continue reading
Posted in Economic Recovery
Tagged cooperatives, economy, healthcare, pooling, SHOP, tourism, travel
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