Saturday, September 03, 2005

Katrina's impact

Without wishing to understate the broader human tragedy of Hurricane Katrina and the stark human divides it reveals in the world's wealthiest economy, there are some exhibition and events-industry specific implications to the disaster that has hit New Orleans. The city was one of the major convention and exhibition centres in the country. The US-based association IAEM is tracking developments and beginning to coordinate an industry response for which it should be commended.

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