Meetings & Conventions: Newsline
December 2001
Edited by Carla Benini
NEWSLINE
Breaking News
SITE's leader to step down...British Isles' Hiltons revise
standard contract...Union votes overwhelmingly to strike against
United Airlines...Department of Justice weighs in on alliance of
American Airlines and British Airways...D.C. headquarters hotel
decision delayed...Two industry associations report lower numbers
for January meetings...and much more
Hoteliers
Willing to Renegotiate Rates
Planners are looking for better deals on already-signed contracts;
some hotels are complying
Local Groups
Fill Rooms
In time of need, salespeople call on their neighbors
Costs Skyrocket
for Event Insurance
Costly lessons bring about changes
Flyers Turn to
Charter Service
Charter airlines see boost in business
Chart: Trade
Shows Report Lower Numbers
On
Location:Albuquerque
City
Beat
Fresno, Calif.
Virginia Beach, Va.
INTERNATIONAL
FOCUS:MEXICO
SUPPLIER
FOCUS
Status reports on hotel developments...The 277-room Four Seasons
Hotel San Francisco opens downtown
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