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The Flashpoint

What you’ll be talking about this week (April 7 edition) [...] Read more

Event software companies join forces

Meetingmax and etouches will offer integrated event registration and housing systems. [...] Read more

Post-recession meetings are leaner, more strategic

The first MPI Business Barometer Report of 2013 reveals a strengthening industry due to adjustments made during the tight-budget economy. [...] Read more

San Diego Tourism Authority facing possible layoffs

The only employees not in danger are citywide sales team members who book major conventions and trade shows. [...] Read more

Irving convention center hotel plans approved

The brand of the new Texas hotel will be announced in June. [...] Read more

Will new pope spark a Catholic boom?

The first pope from the Americas could spur new church involvement worldwide. [...] Read more

Rosen Hotels to build memorial bridge

A new skybridge connecting Rosen Plaza to the Orange County Convention Center will be named in memory of Gary Sain, the late Visit Orlando president and CEO. [...] Read more

Sequestration goes into effect

The far-reaching government spending cuts will have a major impact on travel, tourism and meetings. [...] Read more

Optimism reins, but leverage could swing to hotels

2013 should be the best year since the recession, but leverage could swing to the hotels. [...] Read more

Conferencing research firm hosts virtual summit

Participants will hear from industry experts, technology leaders, fellow conferencing and collaboration managers, IT managers and end users. [...] Read more