February 9, 2010
News & Highlights
Indianapolis CVA Receives $5.4 million Grant to Market City
The Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association (ICVA) announced a one-time grant of $5.4 million from the Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation to market the city as a convention and leisure travel destination during the next three years.
Roger Dow, pictured with Indianapolis Pacers president Larry Bird and ICVA president and CEO Don Welsh, was on hand for the announcement at the ICVA Annual Meeting, which drew 700 attendees in Conseco Fieldhouse. Dow spoke to the group about key industry issues and the importance of marketing to promote awareness about all the city has to offer. The White Foundation grant is in addition to $1.5 million recently pledged to the ICVA by Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard to help fund marketing and promotion.
U.S. Travel Delivers Job Creation Proposals to Congress
U.S. Travel sent a letter to Senate leaders with proposals to help create jobs, using travel as a vehicle to stimulate the economy. More
U.S. Travel Supports President’s Push for Jobs, High-Speed Rail
$8 billion in grants for high-speed trains will increase transportation options for travelers in many regions of the country and help spur new jobs across the U.S. More
Landmark Study Reveals ROI of Business Travel
New research establishes the first clear link between business travel and business growth. More
Statement on New International Traveler Security Measures
U.S. Travel called for analysis of systems, techniques and technologies to make the travel process more secure. More
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