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TWT: AGs Demand Government Hold Airlines Accountable

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The letter goes on to point out the unique immunity the airlines have from state lawsuits—a law that means the DOT must regulate domestic airlines and oversee consumer protections. McGee says his organization is lobbying, like the AGs, to strip the airlines of their Teflon no stick coating. Let’s do something constructive,” he urges.

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A Win in the Fight Against Conference Scammers

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said Tommy Goodwin, FASAE, CAE, PMP, CMP, vice president of the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance, applauding both the Federal Trade Commission for finalizing an anti-impersonation fraud rule and the many business event industry organizations that advocated for it.

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The Fight Against Conference Scammers Has New Teeth

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said Tommy Goodwin, FASAE, CAE, PMP, CMP, vice president of the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance, applauding both the Federal Trade Commission for finalizing an anti-impersonation fraud rule and the many business event industry organizations that advocated for it.

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No More Detours: How Traffic Management Keeps Your Special Event on Schedule

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The last thing event organizers want is to deal with traffic congestion, parking chaos and frustrated guests. Steps to Success As you begin your planning, below are some best practices for event directors and coordinators to keep in mind when organizing an event that will require traffic management.

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Meeting Profs Face Mask Confusion after CDC Suddenly Changes Requirements

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In April, another arm of the federal government, Transportation Security Administration announced that it was extending the face mask requirement for individuals in airport terminals, on planes, trains and buses at least until September 13.

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Top Legal Issues Meeting Profs Should Be Aware of in 2023

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Also, be mindful of including refences to ‘governmental actions’, ‘emergency declaration’ or ‘any law of action taken by the government or public authority’ in case the reason for the event cancellation comes a different source. Simply stating Covid-19 will not be enough if your event is impacted by something completely different.”

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11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DMC

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Do you belong to any professional organizations in the industry? Participation in professional industry organizations demonstrates that the DMC is consistently acquiring industry insights and upholding its commitment to maintaining high-quality skills and services.