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This Week in Travel: What Will Frontier-Spirit Airline Merger Mean for Future of Budget Travel?

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This week, Frontier and Spirit Airlines announced a proposed merger, which would make the new airline the fifth largest in the United States. The merger is yet to be approved by federal regulators, a process which will most likely result in a green light, but may take time. The merger is valued at $6.6 Rhode Island Gov.

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A Win in the Fight Against Conference Scammers

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The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a rule allowing it to take scammers to court—including those who fraudulently use conference names, logos, and mailing lists—and seek financial penalties. Advocacy works!” The anti-impersonation rule will be effective 30 days after it is published in the federal register.

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Well-Done Meetings

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While it began as an eco-conscious tea company with aims to support farmers around the world, soon after its start she recognized the widespread awareness of wellness and began to transition her company’s model to incorporate somatic breathwork: a breathing technique that regulates the nervous system.

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Unlocking the Event Housing Block Dilemma

Convene by PCMA

One participant cited a recent citywide event in which half of the participants registered within three weeks of the conference. A point was also made about regulatory and competitive restraints — concerns about antitrust regulations and maintaining competitive advantages limit some forms of industry-wide collaboration.

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The Fight Against Conference Scammers Has New Teeth

MeetingsNet

The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a rule allowing it to take scammers to court—including those who fraudulently use conference names, logos, and mailing lists—and seek financial penalties. Advocacy works!” The anti-impersonation rule will be effective 30 days after it is published in the federal register.

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How To Choose the Best Event Management Software for Your Company

Eventtia

Security and Compliance Risks Inadequate software may not provide security features and compliance with regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. These events may include workshops, seminars, local conferences, or regional product launches. This may include consumer experiences, corporate events, trade shows, or conferences.

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A Planner’s Guide to Event Vendors 

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city or county regulators). Contact nearby hotels for room block quotes and rate proposals. AV suppliers work with an array of event technology, including conference calling equipment, high-def video screens, speaker setups, lighting design, and more. Transportation vendors.

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