U.S. Hotel Chains Debut Presence In Taiwan Biz Centers By Judy Jacobs Taiwan, bolstered by a steady economy and increasing investment in its manufacturing infrastructure, soon will

In an effort to find the right mix of meetings management options to ensure high levels of service at a reasonable cost, insurance and financial services giant Nationwide last year outsourced to...

"Signaling the start of a new network which will provide regional feed to its long-haul service," Virgin Atlantic Airways last week announced plans to launch in March its first domestic U.K. service,...

Planners' 'Walkie Talkie' Diminishes Disruptive Delays By Chris Davis A new hand-held electronic signaling device, designed specifically for the meetings industry, will allow

Occupancy reached record levels for upscale and economy extended stay hotels in 2006, but the segment has less room to grow this year, so hoteliers will focus even more on increasing rates to sustain...

Krisam Group's White Launches Internat'l DMC Brand By Chris Davis Chris White, founder of the Krisam Group, has moved to a new venture: a branded chain of destination management

Budget's Sotir Accelerates Into Presidency By Lynn Woods The Budget Group has named Mark Sotir, formerly senior vice president of operations and reservations, as the new president

Silicon Valley Resurgence Attracts Corporate Meetings By Maria Lenhart T he resurging Silicon Valley economy, which is driving local hotel occupancies and room rates upward, also is pushing

Maritz Gets MasterCard's Stamp Of Approval By Stefani C. O'Connor M asterCard International began putting its logo on Maritz Inc.'s Your Choice debit card earlier this month, sparking a relaunch

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