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COVER STORY

JANUARY 2009




Homegrown

As more meeting planners’ RFPs ask hotels what’s being done to mitigate their environmental impact, more hotels are highlighting their sustainable, locally-sourced menus. But how deeply is it cutting into meeting budgets?

There are both environmental and profit motives behind the trend toward sustainable menus. Restaurateur and chef Jonathan Rapp credits the revival of . . .
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SPECIAL REPORTS



Fly-in

Despite the big automakers’ PR faux pas in Washington, DC this fall, owning and operating a private jet aircraft isn’t necessarily a decadent luxury of a privileged few. the whole story>


Under Scrutiny

Transparency is the new watchword in Washington. So grants and contracts are under the microscope more than ever — right down to the travel. the whole story>

MEETING MANAGEMENT



Cloud Cover

Budget cuts, recession, lay-offs, restructuring, downsizing, bailouts; the business world is once again tasked with finding new ways to work smarter to produce the same product ... with fewer resources. the whole story>

AIRPORT MONITOR



The Other Big D

Once the whitest of elephants, a vast, underused field of dreams, Washington Dulles International (IAD) is now the busiest airport serving The Beltway. the whole story>

COMPRESSION CALENDAR



Bell Ringer

Philadelphia — the most historic city in America — has become a prominent destination for business travelers, conventioneers, students and leisure travelers alike. the whole story>

EDITOR'S NOTES



The Out Box

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SPEAKING FREELY



Insiders' Observations

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GOING GLOBAL



Sao Paulo Gets On Board

It is exciting to watch the development of travel management in Brazil and particularly Sao Paulo. Even within the past two years, advances have been made on almost every front. the whole story>

TRAVEL BUYER'S FYI



Short Subjects

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ASSOCIATION NEWS



ACTE Members Say They’ll Tighten Hotel Security Standards

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Chicago BTA Sends Everyone Home With Meeting Memento

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ITM Survey Reveals Need For Guidance On VAT, APD

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MPI Expands Into Korea And Brazil

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NBTA Quantifies Impact Of Unrest In Asian Nations

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Northwest Travelers Will Be Pleasantly Surprised!

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