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
AUGUST 26, 2014
“We have worked tirelessly with Orbitz to reach a deal with the economics that allow us to keep costs low and compete with low-cost carriers,” American Airlines President Scott Kirby told The Los Angeles Times. According to a new trend analysis report from NYU School of Professional Studies professor Bjorn Hanson, Ph.D.,
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Associations Now
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Expect more automation at airport security checkpoints: In recent months, airlines have teamed with the Transportation Security Administration to put new automated security lanes in at some of the country’s largest airports, Skift reports. Atlanta International also expects to further expand its automated lanes over the next six months.
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
This week, the Entertainment Software Association announced it was making room for the public to take part in its annual E3 meeting, expanding the tradeshow to allow for as many as 15,000 interested gamers—at a price of $150 for early-bird ticket buyers and $250 for those who wait. Tickets go on sale Monday afternoon.
Associations Now
MAY 25, 2016
The report notes that the Friday before Memorial Day is the fourth-busiest air-travel day of the year.). According to a report by AAA, more than 38 million Americans are expected to travel over Memorial Day weekend, the highest total since 2005. Very low gas prices, of course. According to A4A, those are the busiest U.S.
Associations Now
APRIL 10, 2013
percent rise reported in 2012. While there are still many factors that could hamper the economy again, from the impact of sequestration to rising energy prices, business travel spending is heading in the right direction so far in 2013.”. Given an increase in consumer and business confidence, GBTA now estimates a 5.1 “U.S.
Associations Now
AUGUST 31, 2015
The nation’s roads are more packed now than they’ve ever been, according to a new report out of Texas A&M’s Transportation Institute. Several associations are using the report’s findings to push their message. An improving job market and cheaper gas prices are nothing to complain about.
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