Backed by new research, associations plan to advocate meetings as economic drivers and job creators in a still-lagging economy. Armed with a newly released study, associations representing the meetings, exhibitions and travel industries are banding together to mount an advocacy campaign emphasizing the economic benefits of meetings. RELATED CONTENT Global meetings: Watch out U.S., the world is catching up The action comes amid concerns that spending cut proposals now being considered on Capitol Hill could hinder economic recovery and increase unemployment. For example, a new Moody’s Analytics report argues that a GOP-sponsored budget cut bill would cost… Read More