Meetings & Conventions: Newsline July 2003 Edited by Carla BeniniNEWSLINEBreaking News Hawaii Tourism Authority divides marketing among five companies... Delta and United end frequent-flyer reciprocity... New low-fare carrier to launch out of Dulles... Travelocity releases stats on car rental fees... Two Orlando resorts to expand meeting space... FCC amendment ruffles association industry feathers... and much more New Visa Rules Deter Foreign Attendees Convention planners say tighter regulations spell disaster for industryPromising a Healthier Asia Can added regulations cure a regionwide image problem?CVBs Suffer Problem of Perception With bureaus in Cleveland and elsewhere under fire, insiders say ignorance is to blameAudits: Far From Standard Practice In a poll, trade show managers say they don't audit their shows - and don't plan to start doing soResearch: Industry Suppliers Should East Up Findings show meeting planners prefer brief, pertinent and low-key sales pitchesOn Location: On board the five-masted Wind Surf in the CaribbeanCity BeatCamden, N.J. Aquarium ImprovementsPortland, Ore. Convention Center ExpansionINTERNATIONAL FOCUS:Sydney, AustraliaHOTEL BEAT Status reports on hotel developments...The new Seattle Marriott Waterfront offers stunning views and compatible meeting space 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
