Archive: September 2010

The Advocacy Committee formed by the Destination Marketing Association International aims to improve the industry’s ability to get out in front of crises like hurricanes, oils spills, controversial legislations and political turmoil. [...] Read more

On Sept. 1,the Boise CVB found itself cash-strapped after its revenue source stopped the flow of funds. What’s happening in Boise is a reminder of how complicated CVB funding can be, especially during a struggling economy. [...] Read more

The $3.9 billion casino resort will compete with the city’s other 149,000 hotel rooms for meetings and events, but it has a leg up thanks to a recently announced partnership with Marriott International’s Autograph Collection. [...] Read more

Omni Hotels beat out competing hotel companies including Marriott International to develop a headquarters hotel in downtown Nashville adjacent to the Music City Center, the city’s new convention center, which is expected to open in 2013. [...] Read more

Starwood Hotels and Resorts unveils a preferred guest app and more. [...] Read more

Wynn Las Vegas renovates guest room, Starwood opens Aloft hotels and more. [...] Read more

More than 140 attendees from seven states (Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota) attended the Upper Midwest CVB Fall Conference at Quad City Plaza in downtown Davenport, Iowa. [...] Read more

Are you mad as hell about hidden airline fees? Voice your protest on a new website. [...] Read more

Two companies that manufacture full-body scanners popping up in U.S. airports are addressing some privacy concerns regarding the equipment. [...] Read more

The U.S. General Services Administration announced earlier this month that travel per diem rates for government employees is dropping due to the economic downturn, effective Oct. 1. [...] Read more