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Tuesday, April 03 2012

Global Planner 2012

For the ninth consecutive year, M&C takes an in-depth look at the business of planning meetings, conventions, trade shows, incentive programs and other events outside the United States. Our survey of 126 meeting professionals, 83 of whom work for corporations and 43 for associations, reveals where U.S. groups met in 2011 and the top international destinations for both meetings and incentives this year and next year. Among other topics addressed: what planners look for when choosing international destinations, the types of events they plan, the types of suppliers and services they use, and much more.

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Friday, March 30 2012

How Green Was My Event?

In January, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), an international organization affiliated with the United Nations Environment Programme, released the Event Organizers Sector Supplement. GRI has developed a framework that most of the world’s largest companies already use to voluntarily report their sustainability efforts.

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Thursday, March 29 2012

What are your rights when you fly?

There's the Bill of Rights, and Thomas Paine's Rights of Man, and the U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights. But what about your "rights" when you fly? Do you have any, really? What recourse do you have when something goes bump in the flight? You might be surprised to learn that even though the U.S. D.O.T. has recently announced some new passenger regulations, there are probably fewer than you think, and your rights vary depending on the country you're flying within or from. Here's a rundown.

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Wednesday, March 28 2012

AIBTM Creates Market Focus Spotlight on Europe

In response to research that showed more than 60% of U.S. Hosted Buyers were looking to place business internationally, AIBTM is to create a special Market Focus where the Spotlight is on Europe at this year’s event, scheduled to take place in Baltimore from June 19-21st.

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