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Agencies brace for loss in government bookings
Agents and travel management companies that handle government travel predict that votes in Congress last week to cut and freeze travel spending by government agencies for five years could have a significant impact on their businesses. More»

AA says direct connect progress slow with corporate agencies
When American Airlines in 2009 debuted on the public stage its direct-connect strategy, director of merchandising strategy Cory Garner envisioned that by curtain call "100 percent of our indirect volume" would go through the technology. More»
White House orders deeper federal travel cuts
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on Friday instructed federal agencies to cut fiscal-year 2013 travel expenses by 30% from 2010 levels, 10 percentage points deeper than previously ordered cuts. More»
Westin revamping business centers
Westin hotels will revamp their on-site business centers to better cater to corporate travelers who are reliant on their mobile devices. More»
Renaissance ad campaign targets biz travelers
Marriott International has launched its first global advertising campaign for Renaissance Hotels. More»
GBTA cancels Phoenix forum amid GSA scandal
Fallout from the scandal over General Services Administration's Western Regions Conference in 2010 hit the industry this week, with the Global Business Travel Association canceling its National Travel Forum planned for June 4 in Phoenix. More»
Congress OKs freeze on travel spending
Congress has voted to cut and freeze travel spending by government agencies for five years, an apparent response to the scandal over the General Services Administration's excessive spending on its Western Regions Conference in 2010. More»
Executives often stray from travel policies, study shows
When it comes to managed travel for U.S. businesses, it’s a case of “do as I say, not as I do.” More»
CWT combines North and Latin America regions
Carlson Wagonlit Travel combined its North America and Latin America regions into a single Americas region. More»
Marriott to sell ExecuStay to Oakwood
Marriott International will sell its ExecuStay corporate housing business to Oakwood Worldwide. More»
GBTA introduces certification program
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has launched a certification program for business travel professionals. More»
GBTA again cuts 2012 international travel forecast
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) in its latest quarterly outlook issued Tuesday again revised downward its 2012 international business travel forecast, owing to the ongoing eurozone debt crisis, slowing growth in Asia and high oil prices. More»
Nev. lawmakers, marketers seek distance from GSA scandal
Leave Vegas alone: That’s the message from Nevada lawmakers as Congress investigates a conference held by the General Services Administration (GSA) in October 2010 at the M Resort Henderson. More»
After GSA scandal, U.S. Travel calls for 'measured response'
Fearing another backlash against the meetings industry, the U.S. Travel Association has called for “a measured and appropriate response” by politicians following a report about inappropriate spending on convention travel by the General Services Administration. More»
Maritz acquires Experient
Meetings management firm Maritz Travel acquired Experient, one of the largest third-party meetings management companies. More»
Egencia agrees to buy largest Scandinavian corporate agency
Egencia, Expedia's corporate travel agency, said it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire VIA Travel. More»
More American Express corporate agents to work from home
American Express Global Business Travel will transition more of its front-line travel counselors to its home-based, virtual network. More»
Oil, business travel accentuate revised IATA forecast
IATA reduced its profit forecast for the global airline industry to $3 billion from the previous $3.5 billion projection, primarily resulting from "the sharp rise" in oil and fuel prices. More»
Chicago's Radisson Blu adds Business Class lounge
The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, the city’s newest hotel and the North American debut of the Radisson Blu brand, introduced a full-service Business Class lounge and three new guest suites on the 17th and 18th floors of Chicago’s 81-story Aqua Tower. More»
IATA readies distribution standards
IATA plans to reveal this year industry standards and a new workflow for booking, shopping and distributing airline content through indirect channels. More»
Flight Centre accused of attempted price-fixing
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) alleged that Flight Centre Limited attempted price-fixing arrangements with three airlines. More»

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Successful Meetings event: SMU Colorado
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HSMAI's MEET West
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Global Spa & Wellness Summit
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Thailand Travel Mart
Impact Muang Thong Thani Exhibition Center, Bangkok

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Successful Meetings event: SMU Florida
Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando
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ACTE Asia Education Conference
Singapore
8/19/2012
Successful Meetings event: SMU Southeast
North Carolina
9/5/2012
TravelAge West webinar: Hawaii Travel Outlook, part 3
Online
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HSMAI's MEET National
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9/6/2012
International Expo & Business LGBT Mexico
Cancun
10/1/2012
2012 Global Congress on Travel, focusing on legal, safety and security
Houston
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TravelAge West webinar: Hawaii Travel Outlook, part 4
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