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A night away? We sure did pay.

Aaron Wolowiec

According to the STR report, New York City boasted the highest room rates in 2014, where hotel guests paid an average of $263 a night. And Nashville, Denver and Atlanta were the hotspots for revenue growth in 2014. All this said, consumers don’t seem to mind, which is good news for event planners. percent to 64.4

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Conference Circuit: Math Associations Multiply Their Influence

Associations Now

January 11-14: The National Retail Federation ’s 104th annual Big Retail Show in New York City is likely to live up to its name. Hundreds of retailers, from new companies to household names, will mingle and discuss the hottest industry trends. The Week Ahead.

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Robert Gates: Boy Scouts Should Drop Ban on Gay Leaders

Associations Now

The defiant stance taken by activist local chapters of the Boy Scouts of America—most notably a chapter in the New York City area—could be enough to force the hand of the national organization on its ban of gay adult members. He called the current membership restriction unsustainable.

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Synergy in the Boardroom: From Chaos to High Functioning

SCD Group

He is a Group Vice President for Kellen Company, a full-service association management and professional services company with offices in Atlanta, Beijing, Brussels, Chicago, Denver, New York City and Washington, DC. This year, Kellen is celebrating 50 years in business.

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Association Leadership: Stepping Into Chairs Role

SCD Group

He is a Group Vice President for Kellen Company, a full-service association management and professional services company with offices in Atlanta, Beijing, Brussels, Chicago, Denver, New York City and Washington, DC. This year, Kellen is celebrating 50 years in business.

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Associations Take Sides in CBS-Time Warner Battle Over Cable Fees

Associations Now

New York City, Los Angeles, and Dallas are among the major markets affected. Football fans are expected to be particularly interested in the September 8 game dubbed the “Manning Bowl,” when star quarterback brothers Eli of the New York Giants and Peyton of the Denver Broncos will go head to head.