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A Happy New Year for meetings?

Aaron Wolowiec

The report, developed in partnership with the Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau , found that in general, costs in 2015 for event services are expected to rise, while budgets are expected to grow only slightly. Specifically, analysts predict air travel costs to rise 5 percent; room rates 3.9 percent; and meeting room costs 2.5

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If You’re Looking for a Job, Look Inland, Lists Say

Associations Now

Two new reports suggest that Midwestern and Southern cities have a better balance of job openings and cost of living than their coastal counterparts. ” Just one other city, Columbus, Ohio, hit the top 10 on both lists, each of which were based on a mixture of cost of living and job situation. .”

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As United Airlines Controversy Dies Down, Groups Make Case for Overbooking

Associations Now

Initially, reports stated that the flight with passenger David Dao was overbooked, but it turned out the airline decided it had to make room for aircraft crew needed in Louisville, Kentucky, the next day. trade group Airlines for America (A4A), which told the Associated Press that overbooking saves costs for passengers.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 7.20.18

Reid All About it

The 2018 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. Hear about the findings from the 10th anniversary edition of the Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. Travis Burton, Manager of Public Affairs, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not product-centric. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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