China Cities Grow For Overflow By Judy Jacobs While the People's Republic of China is busy building its convention and incentives business in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou,

Q1 '99 Sets Hotel Demand Record By Lynn Woods In the first quarter of 1999, demand for hotel rooms increased by 3.8 percent, the highest quarterly rate reported since 1990,

Financial Crisis Dampens Global Development Plans By Maria P. VallejoThe Asian financial crisis, Russia's ruble devaluation and other international problems are extending their reach

Nine Ways Fewer Cars Affect U.K., European Renters By Amon CohenCar rental rates are escalating in Europe, particularly in the United Kingdom. In continental Europe, the problem is less acute. To

Despite the rapid development of meetings management technology, many corporations have yet to adopt automated tools to plan and source corporate events, according to an exclusive Meetings Monitor...

Emboldened by the revenue success of checked-bag fees, several carriers this week said they are implementing new charges, including Alaska Airlines' plan to follow legacy carriers in implementing a...

In an effort to reduce meetings expenditures without resorting to mandates, Compaq Computer Corp. during the past 12 months has slashed about 25 percent of the cost of at least 100 meetings by creating...

The cost of a rental car just went up at Los Angeles International Airport and nearby Ontario International.

Investment Conference Returns Favorable Outlook By David Meyer and Lynn Woods New York - Upper upscale and upscale hotel construction is on the rise, and the strong U.S. economy

DOT Defends Discount Rules By Barbara CookWashington - Airline claims that the Transportation Department's proposed airline competition guidelines are an attempt to reregulate the