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Public Relations or Reformation?
Nov 29, 2001, 10:06 a.m. ET, 9/11
Rumor has it that industry associations are considering a public relations campaign to promote the value of face-to-face meetings, hoping to counter...

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MPI Tri State Educational Conference Scheduled for March
Dec 26, 2001, 09:25 a.m. ET, 9/11

Industry Raised $20,000+ in December Fundraiser
Dec 26, 2001, 09:12 a.m. ET, 9/11

Where Can Companies Find Cash Fast? Ask the CFO
Nov 30, 2001, 03:45 p.m. ET, 9/11

Save this Date—Help Heal Hearts
Nov 14, 2001, 06:03 p.m. ET, 9/11

IACC Creates Fund for Displaced Workers
Nov 6, 2001, 06:13 p.m. ET, 9/11

New York Event Firm Shows Pride With Floral Flag
Oct 26, 2001, 06:20 p.m. ET, 9/11

GBS Linens Lays Out Dual Donation Program
Oct 26, 2001, 06:19 p.m. ET, 9/11

Free Speaking Engagements to Aid Red Cross Efforts
Oct 18, 2001, 08:34 a.m. ET, 9/11

Security and Risk Conference Added to IAEM Annual Meeting
Oct 16, 2001, 06:00 p.m. ET, 9/11

PRA, Chicago Getting Back to Business with AFP Meeting
Oct 16, 2001, 05:47 p.m. ET, 9/11

New Dates for Associations:digitalNow Conference
Oct 16, 2001, 05:54 p.m. ET, 9/11

McGettigan Planners Show Grace Under Pressure
Oct 15, 2001, 04:04 p.m. ET, 9/11

Windows on the World
Oct 9, 2001, 05:40 p.m. ET, 9/11

Rescue Workers Get First-Class Meals
Oct 9, 2001, 05:49 p.m. ET, 9/11

Event Company Helps Man’s Best Friends
Oct 9, 2001, 05:47 p.m. ET, 9/11

Associations Move Meetings to NYC
Oct 5, 2001, 11:02 a.m. ET, 9/11

New York Event Firm Reaches Out in Wake of Tragedy
Sep 19, 2001, 10:10 a.m. ET, 9/11

NY Restaurant Association Brings Help to the Table
Sep 27, 2001, 09:09 a.m. ET, Staff Report, meetingsnet

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Airlines Offer More Deals

 Bill Gillette

9/11, Nov 2 2001

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Similar to hotels, airlines—perhaps the hardest-hit of all the travel-related industries—are being negotiable these days.

"The attacks truly had a precipitous impact on air travel through October 11," said David Castelvetter, spokesman for US Airways. "But we’re seeing a gradual return to travel—not just individual travelers, but meeting and incentive travel. Our sales force has been keeping in constant touch with conference and association planners to assure them that we’re doing everything possible to ensure safe travel."

Not only safer, but more cost-effective. Castelvetter says the company is offering deals above and beyond the well-publicized industry-wide discount programs. "Our sales force is singularly focused on every revenue opportunity there is to bring in new business and retain existing business," he said. "We’re offering value-added ‘performance tickets’ for groups, based on the number of tickets that are purchased. We are tailoring travel programs to fit the needs of our group and meetings clients. We see all the components of the travel industry following similar paths—taking special steps to get their customers back."


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