Tag: economy
The travel industry added 7,000 jobs in January. [...] Read more
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
Staff reductions, pay cuts, increased workloads—you know the story. Where is the joy these days? Steve DeFelice, director of sales and marketing at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa, says it can be found in teambuilding. [...] Read more
Florida has been a leader in the national effort to send the message that meetings, travel and tourism are essential to the country’s economic health. Last week, the Florida Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus brought its case to Tallahassee, where hearings were held on a Senate bill to divert Tourist Development Tax funds. City and state legislative bodies throughout the country are targeting hotel taxes and tourism dollars in an effort to replenish shrinking [...] Read more
Detroit, Pittsburgh, Cincinatti — the economy has surprising destinations popping up as convention cities for associations. [...] Read more
Study shows vacation travel can boost the economy out of the current slump. So can meetings. Watch this video for another reason to go live, rather than teleconferencing. [...] Read more
