MTGS_MEETINGSNET EXTRA_ Penton Media February 9, 2010 Volume 9, Number 6 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/meetingsnet/v/718 LATEST NEWS --Homeland Security Charged With Curbing Meeting Spend By Dave Kovaleski (mailto:dkovaleski@meetingsnet.com) The U.S. Office of Inspector General is urging the Department of Homeland Security to have greater oversight and controls over money spent on conferences, both federal and nonfederal. According to testimony last week before the U.S. House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight, many of the recommendations in a November 2009 OIG report, including replacing live meeting with virtual events, are already in the works. Here's what OIG has to say about curbing and tracking meeting spend. 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(http://meetingsnet.com/corporatemeetingsincentives/news/Kuoni-Buys-TBA-Global-DMCs-0203/) ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT IMEX 2010: 25-27 May, Messe Frankfurt, Germany The essential worldwide exhibition for meetings & incentive travel Be inspired. Make great contacts. Do more business. Don't miss IMEX 2010. Over 8,900 visitors. 3,700 international hosted buyers. 4,300 German buyers. 3,500 exhibitors. 157 countries. http://www.imex-frankfurt.com/imex2010video.html ---------------------------------------- ISSUES AND TRENDS --DMCs Battle Burdensome Taxes By Barbara Scofidio (mailto:bscofidio@meetingsnet.com) It's a tough time to be a destination management company. In several states, attempts to classify DMCs as "resellers" -- which would result in the collection of sales taxes, including, in some cases, back taxes, penalties, and interest for up to 10 years -- are being challenged by the DMC industry. But so far, only DMCs in Texas have been successful in getting their voices heard. Here's what's making the DMC community nervous (http://meetingsnet.com/corporatemeetingsincentives/news/0208-dmcs-asking-industry-support/) -- and why meeting managers should care. ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Trends Shaping the Life Sciences and Healthcare Industries The 6th Annual Pharmaceutical Meeting Management Forum See the big picture for life sciences meetings at the 6th Annual Pharmaceutical Meeting Management Forum, March 14-16, 2010, in Philadelphia. Join hundreds of your colleagues in the pharmaceutical, biomedical, and medical-device industries to discuss trends affecting the industry, including the dynamics of the healthcare reform debate and what it tells us about the future. For more information, call (800) 817-8601 or visit www.pharmameetingplanners.com ---------------------------------------- --Skinny-Dipping Event Ranks Among HSMAI's Honored Campaigns The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International honored the best in travel advertising, public relations, and Web marketing at the annual Adrian Awards Gala, held February 1 at the New York Marriott Marquis. Many campaigns in the meetings and group categories, including those from a number of convention and visitors bureaus, were recognized in gold, silver, and bronze tiers. Here's a look at the winner's circle (http://meetingsnet.com/corporatemeetingsincentives/news/0208-hsmai-awards-traveling-marketing/) at HSMAI's star-studded awards gala. ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Join the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, in cooperation with MeetingsNet, at the all-inclusive 11th Annual Las Vegas Corporate Invitational Golf Tournament. 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That night, RCMA honored Jack Stone, district superintendent, Kentucky District, Church of the Nazarene, Hillview, Ky., with its President's Award, which is given annually to an RCMA member who has given distinguished service to RCMA and the field of religious conference management. FACE2FACE --The Plane Truth By Sue Pelletier (mailto:spelletier@meetingsnet.com) Check this out: Here's what I think may just be the best airplane paint job ever (http://blog.meetingsnet.com/face2face/2010/02/05/flying-101/) -- or at least the most informative! Brought to you by face2face (http://blog.meetingsnet.com/face2face/), the MeetingsNet blog. Advertisement ---------------------------------------- The Broadmoor Guarantee: Your meeting is exceptional. Or it's free. Period. Applies only to new business booked through 2011. 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