Joan Drammeh

: joan@collinsonpublishing.com

Association executives are optimistic about the operation and financial performance of their organizations, according to a new study released by the American Society of Association Executives and The Center for Association Leadership. [...] Read more

The Obama Administration selected CEO’s from two major destinations to serve on the U.S Travel and Tourism Advisory Board in February 2010. [...] Read more

Continental Airlines Inc. says the back-to-back snowstorms that shut down its New York area hub twice last month cost it $25 million in lost revenue. [...] Read more

Seat policies for overweight passengers made headlines in February when indie film director Kevin Smith was removed from a Southwest Airlines flight. [...] Read more

As one major resort hotel announced the possibility of investing in Las Vegas another is closing its doors. The owners of the Ritz-Carlton Las Vegas will stop funding the five-diamond hotel May 2, 2010. [...] Read more

In the midst of the largest storm in Washington, D.C., in 80 years, the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center hosted a corporate meeting for 367 managers Feb. 10. [...] Read more

The Greater Birmingham CVB believes April will be a record month for area tourism due to three major sporting events. [...] Read more

HPN Global officially launched its international group March 1 from its Scottsdale, Ariz., headquarters. [...] Read more

A new premium annual pass for admission to both the Disneyland Resort and the Walt Disney World Resort features the same benefits of the premium annual passes for $700. [...] Read more

Marriott is offering a “Dream for the Cure” package through May 1, 2010. For every night guest’s stay at a participating Marriott Hotel & Resort, JW Marriott, Renaissance Hotel or Marriott Select Hotels, the hotelier will donate $5 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. [...] Read more