Ft. Lauderdale Expands Area Surrounding Conv. Ctr. By Rowland Stiteler With a year-to-date occupancy rate that was 26 points above the national average as of May 1, and new hotels under

MetLife Advances Tech Tools By Chris Davis MetLife Inc. is completely revamping and upgrading its meetings technology capabilities, with the eventual hope that hotels will be able to securely

Partners Build Mtgs. Industry Model For Online Education By Lauren Bielski and David MarcusGiven the irregular work schedules inherent in the meeting planning profession, it always has

Buyers who select sites for corporate executive board meetings are taking a more disciplined and moderate approach these days, seeking inconspicuous hotels and resorts with high levels of service, but...

FAA Initiatives Making Headway With Airport Congestion By Barbara Cook New York - Federal Aviation Administration administrator Jane Garvey told the House aviation subcommittee that her agency's

Car Cos. Optimize Supply Distribution Among Sites By Warren LiebermanWhile some car rental firms are now rolling out their first generation automated yield management systems, those

Air service through North America's largest European gateway, John F. Kennedy Airport, will see some major changes as both Delta and TWA adjust their flight schedules.TWA will eliminate service

Sheraton Kauai Helps Island Regain Mtgs. Market Share By Judy JacobsThe recent reopening of the Sheraton Kauai is just one more major step in getting the island of Kauai back to where

Newsmakers: Starwood Advances Sheraton, Westin Synergies By By Maria P. VallejoNew York - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide last week announced plans for developing a sales

Hotel fees and surcharges on corporate meetings will hit record levels this year, analysts said, and buyers can expect charges for every service, from moving boxes to master folio transmission. Buyers...