CONVENTION INDUSTRY COUNCIL RELEASES STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO LABOR DISPUTE

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 1, 2005

CONTACT: Mary E. Power, CAE, President & CEO
Convention Industry Council
(703) 610-9030

CIC Releases Statement in Response to Labor Disputes

McLean, VA – April 1, 2005 – The Convention Industry Council (CIC) released a statement today in response to recent labor disputes between hotels and their union employees in various cities throughout the United States.

“CIC recognizes that legitimate disputes may arise between employers and their employees and believe that each side has the right to express its views and negotiate,” said Michael J. Bandy, president of the Trade Show Exhibitors Association (TSEA) and chairman of the CIC board of directors.

Although CIC understand that unions and hotels have the right to advise the public, including customers, of any disputes, it strongly believes that any such disputes must be resolved through proper negotiations and fair tactics. CIC does not support tactics that include any misrepresentation or attempt to force industry professionals to boycott hotels at which these disputes may arise.

“Secondary boycotts are both unfair and illegal,” commented Mary E. Power, CAE, president and CEO of CIC. “Influencing sponsors and meeting planners to boycott hotels can only damage the great economic impact that the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry has on a cities economy.”

CIC’s full statement can be found online at www.conventionindustry.org.

With great concern of the impact these disputes may have on the meetings, conventions and exhibitions, CIC urges all industry professionals to review the list of recommendations entitled What to Do Should You be Contacted Regarding Labor Disputes. This resource can be found on the CIC website directly at:

http://www.conventionindustry.org/resources/industry_resources.htm

In addition, CIC will also provide a link to the American Hotel and Lodging Association’s Hotel Union Contract Update found directly at:

http://www.ahla.com/news_ahla.asp

The Convention Industry Council’s 31 member organizations represent more than 100,000 individuals as well as 15,000 firms and properties involved in the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry. Formed in 1949 to provide a forum for member organizations seeking to enhance the industry, the CIC facilitates the exchange of information and develops programs to promote professionalism within the industry and educates the public on its profound economic impact. In addition to the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Program and the Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) initiative, CIC’s other programs include the Hall of Leaders, Project Attrition, the Prestigious CIC Cup, and the CIC Economic Impact Study. Additional information on the Convention Industry Council can be found at www.conventionindustry.org.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 1, 2005

CONTACT: Mary E. Power, CAE, President & CEO
Convention Industry Council
(703) 610-9030

CIC Releases Statement in Response to Labor Disputes

McLean, VA – April 1, 2005 – The Convention Industry Council (CIC) released a statement today in response to recent labor disputes between hotels and their union employees in various cities throughout the United States.

“CIC recognizes that legitimate disputes may arise between employers and their employees and believe that each side has the right to express its views and negotiate,” said Michael J. Bandy, president of the Trade Show Exhibitors Association (TSEA) and chairman of the CIC board of directors.

Although CIC understand that unions and hotels have the right to advise the public, including customers, of any disputes, it strongly believes that any such disputes must be resolved through proper negotiations and fair tactics. CIC does not support tactics that include any misrepresentation or attempt to force industry professionals to boycott hotels at which these disputes may arise.

“Secondary boycotts are both unfair and illegal,” commented Mary E. Power, CAE, president and CEO of CIC. “Influencing sponsors and meeting planners to boycott hotels can only damage the great economic impact that the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry has on a cities economy.”

CIC’s full statement can be found online at www.conventionindustry.org.

With great concern of the impact these disputes may have on the meetings, conventions and exhibitions, CIC urges all industry professionals to review the list of recommendations entitled What to Do Should You be Contacted Regarding Labor Disputes. This resource can be found on the CIC website directly at:

http://www.conventionindustry.org/resources/industry_resources.htm

In addition, CIC will also provide a link to the American Hotel and Lodging Association’s Hotel Union Contract Update found directly at:

http://www.ahla.com/news_ahla.asp

The Convention Industry Council’s 31 member organizations represent more than 100,000 individuals as well as 15,000 firms and properties involved in the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry. Formed in 1949 to provide a forum for member organizations seeking to enhance the industry, the CIC facilitates the exchange of information and develops programs to promote professionalism within the industry and educates the public on its profound economic impact. In addition to the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Program and the Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) initiative, CIC’s other programs include the Hall of Leaders, Project Attrition, the Prestigious CIC Cup, and the CIC Economic Impact Study. Additional information on the Convention Industry Council can be found at www.conventionindustry.org.

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