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Report: Meetings Bring More Than Money to Host Cities

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Not only do they provide networking and learning opportunities for attendees, but they also bring in major revenue for the organization, as well as the destination, and drive innovation in host cities. Meetings are integral to associations and to host cities. But there are examples of just that. “In

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Study Reveals U.S. Cities With Best and Worst Travel Taxes

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a change that is expected to bring in $730 million in revenue. The additional revenue will not be used to fund programs that benefit travelers,” said GBTA Executive Director and COO Michael W. Conversely, Chicago tops the list for highest total tax burden ($41.04), followed by New York ($38.65), and Minneapolis ($36.70).

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Coronavirus Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

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Air traffic control tower at Chicago Midway International Airport is temporarily closed, FAA says (source: CNN) March 17, 2020 – The air traffic control tower at Chicago Midway International Airport has temporarily closed after several technicians at the facility tested positive for coronavirus, the Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday.

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Daily #COVID19 Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

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Air traffic control tower at Chicago Midway International Airport is temporarily closed, FAA says (source: CNN) March 17, 2020 – The air traffic control tower at Chicago Midway International Airport has temporarily closed after several technicians at the facility tested positive for coronavirus, the Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday.