Associations Now
DECEMBER 7, 2016
A new report suggests that events will continue growing next year, but due to narrowing GDP growth, planners should work to rein in costs. The 2017 Meetings and Events Forecast notes that food and beverage prices are expected to rise globally due to a variety of factors, including attendee preferences. Uncertainty plays a role.
Associations Now
MAY 13, 2015
Hotels and travelers are getting scammed by reservation websites that mimic the ones hotels have, fooling travelers and costing hotels to lose hundreds of millions in revenue. AHLA says five members of Congress are working with the association on the issue, which it estimates costs travelers and hotels more than $220 million a year.
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Associations Now
JULY 2, 2015
The Justice Department’s just-announced investigation into the airline industry’s possible collusion on ticket pricing has the industry’s primary trade group speaking out. Are the airlines unfairly colluding to keep their ticket prices high? But other groups say the Justice Department may have a point.
Associations Now
AUGUST 8, 2013
. “We decided to enter the premium transcontinental market in a way that only JetBlue can: with an intense focus on offering the best possible product for the best possible price.” The service will be available on new Airbus A321 aircraft on two JetBlue routes: flights between New York City and Los Angeles or San Francisco.
Associations Now
APRIL 26, 2016
In a statement to the website, Amazon defended the strategy: From time to time, Amazon offers exclusive selection and pricing on select items for Prime members. Time for Costco to Boost Prices? Stephen Downes/Flickr ). Is the membership-based bulk retailer Costco going to increase its annual membership fees in the coming months?
Associations Now
AUGUST 31, 2015
An improving job market and cheaper gas prices are nothing to complain about. Increased traffic congestion resulting from growing urban populations and lower fuel prices are outpacing the nation’s ability to build infrastructure.”. Several associations are using the report’s findings to push their message.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
Transportation Department advisory committee this week recommended that airlines transparently disclose fees and seat sizes to consumers before they buy tickets—and that hotels include mandatory resort fees in the price of the room. There should be no surprises. Committee member Dave Berg, an attorney for A4A, a trade group for major U.S.
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