The meeting industry takes on the current economic and industry crisis in the
media.
9.15.2009 Fed Releases Beige Book
Insight on the latest beige book and the economy, with CNBC's Steve Liesman; Zane Brown, Lord Abett; Gary Burnison, Korn/Ferry International CEO; Vincent Rinehart, American Enterprise Institute; and CNBC's Erin Burnett.
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4.10.2009 C-Span: J.W. Marriott, Jr., Marriott International, Chairman & CEO
Marriott International Chairman & CEO J.W. Marriott, Jr. joins us to discuss how the economy and public policy impacts the hospitality industry.
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4.7.2009 Effects of the AIG Effect
Business travel is down big time and the government vilifying TARP companies going on business trips is not helping. Roger Dow, of the U.S. Travel Association, and Chris Kofinis, a Democratic strategist, discuss.
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4.6.2009 CNBC - Texas Roadhouse's Roadtrip
While companies are canceling their out-of-town meetings, Texas Roadhouse is in the midst of five days of fun in San Francisco that is crucial to business, says G.J. Hart, Texas Roadhouse CEO; with NBC's Janet Shamlian.
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4.1.2009 C-SPAN - Major Win: Washington Changing Tone Toward Business Travel
Congressman Barney Frank (D-Mass.), chairman of the Financial Services Committee and a respected House leader, clarified the importance of business travel on April 1 during an exchange on the floor of the House led by U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley (D-Nev.), a strong ally on travel issues.
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3.27.2009 A Song to Congress
People of meetings industry came together at a MPI MeetDifferent workshop to send a message to congress
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3.25.2009 Tisch Argues vs. Demonizing Corporate Travel
Jonathan Tisch, co-chairman of the Loews Corporation, goes on 'Morning Joe' to talk about a recent meeting with the president. In all the anger around the bailout came rhetoric against corporate conferences and travel - something he says is vital to the tourism industry.
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3.10.2009 MANY HAPPY RETURNS: Research proves events the leader in ROI
EventView NA study reveals events as #1 for ROI – David Rich , SVP at George P. Johnson Marketing, reveals the latest industry study results showing that face-to-face meetings, including conferences and events, are the most effective in accelerating and deepening relationships for economic stimulation, according to top corporate marketing leaders.
EventView 2009
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