White House travel ban's effect on association events unclear
Data collected by U.S. Travel Association shows foreign travel to U.S. has risen, but group cautions more time needed to verify Ever since President Donald Trump enacted restrictions on foreign travel to the U.S., meetings organizers have worried the policy could shrink attendance at stateside association events. Recent data suggests that may not be the case, but the association that crunched the numbers cautioned against leaping to conclusions.
Read MoreYep to receive ASAE Key Award
ASAE will honor Richard Yep, CEO of the American Counseling Association, with the prestigious Key Award at the ASAE annual meeting in August in Toronto. The award recognizes chief executives who demonstrate leadership in their group and commitment to voluntary membership organizations. Also to be honored: Elena Gerstmann, deputy executive operations at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, will receive the Professional Performance Award for senior staffers. Sheri Jacobs, CEO of Avenue M Group, will receive the Academy of Leaders Award.
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Preaching toy safety to the masses
'Toy Safety Mom' Lawrence moved from marketing to education Lawrence Have questions about whether fidget spinners are harmless fun or potential choking hazards? Then ask "Toy Safety Mom" Joan Lawrence.
Read MoreHealth care bill blasted, praised by associations
A Senate bill to replace the Affordable Care Act has generated scorn from most medical groups, but at least three business groups signaled their approval.
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Coffee group grows greener meetings
SCA tracks the carbon costs of holding big events; Green Team volunteers prevent compost bin contamination, reduce landfill waste The Specialty Coffee Association is committed to sustainability in the coffee industry. So how come the group's annual exposition wasn't greener?
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There's no business like the constantly evolving trade show business
Buyers and sellers, check. Futuristic speakers, check. But your event should be more than a ‘money pile'—it should be an experience From left, AEM President Dennis Slater and PMMI Senior Vice President Jim Pittas.
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