Meetings & Conventions: Newsline October 2002 Edited by Carla BeniniNEWSLINEBreaking News Special Report: Industry-related voting results from around the country... Labor contract will not be renewed at Pennsylvania Convention Center... Denver chooses site for headquarters hotel... SMG to market Hawaii Convention Center... Carnival wins right to merge with Princess... and much more Airlines' Latest Rule: "Use It or Lose It" Companies bemoan clampdown on nonrefundable ticketsL.A., Valley to Vote on Split Will secession be a plus or minus for the hospitality industry?Insurance Rates Rise Changes in policies written for MPI membersINS, FBI Pursue Foreign "Attendees" Entities look to close loopholes that allow foreigners to enter the U.S. too easilyOverseas Chains Court U.S. Groups European hotel companies vie for new businessAirline Concerns: A Call to Action Planners react to carriers' financial woes, new fare policiesOn Location:VancouverCity BeatMonterey, Calif. New Promotion Efforts Tacoma, Wash. Fall GroundbreakingINTERNATIONAL FOCUS:PortugalSUPPLIER FOCUS Status reports on hotel developments...Illinois' Indian Lakes Resort finishes a $20 million renovation. Back to Current Issue indexM&C Home PageCurrent Issue | Events Calendar | Newsline | Incentive News | Meetings Market ReportEditorial Libraries | CVB Links | Reader Survey | Hot Dates | Contact M&CTagsHotels and Resorts