Meetings in the News
Jun 09
News airlines, economy, issue of the week, Keep America Meeting, meeting industry 1 Comment
Did anyone catch Ben Stein’s commentary on CBS Sunday Morning last Sunday, June 7th, on Meetings Mean Business?
Stein discussed the effect that organizations canceling meetings (namely, those who have not received bail out money from the government) has had on the economy.
This current trend is eroding the business at hotels, tradeshows, restaurants and will eventually effect the airline industry.
With unemployment numbers rising, Stein pointed out that meetings and conventions are exactly what we need to share ideas to stimulate new business.
We are grateful for Stein’s support of the travel and hospitality industry. Let’s keep America meeting!
Jun 11, 2009 @ 09:53:40
Our association went forward with our annual Conference and Exhibition in San Diego, but it was an uphill struggle. While we had financial losses, the meeting itself was great because our members supported the necessity of sharing information and networking.
Without the help of our meeting company, Meetings and Events USA – http://www.yournextmeeting.com, it would have been a lot tougher. We couldn’t do it without them.
Conferences serve a sound purpose and for associations, they are part of the objective to promote and grow an industry.