PHOENIX – According to the Arizona Republic, Bank of America is seeking to foreclose on Viad Corporate Center, a high-rise office tower in Phoenix. Although the building’s ownership is not associated with Viad Corp., it is the headquarters for the marketing, travel and recreation services company.

LONDON – The legendary COMDEX is back! The Computer Dealer Expo, otherwise known as COMDEX, was one of the largest computer trade shows in the world when it was held in Las Vegas between 1979 to 2003.

LAS VEGAS – Attendees from 29 countries and all 50 states are expected to converge at EXHIBITOR2010 for the exhibition and meetings industry’s big convention.

LAS VEGAS – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke announced that Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCCA) President and CEO Rossi Ralenkotter was chosen to lead the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board.

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama signed the Travel Promotion Act into law on March 4, which represents an enormous victory for the exhibitions, meetings and travel industries. The legislation, led by the lobbying efforts of the U.S. Travel Association and dozens of supporting organizations, took almost three years to pass through Congress.

TAMPA, Fla. – The head of the Tampa Convention Center resigned March 5, citing health reasons.

WESTBORO, Mass. – Exhibition industry leader and innovator Marketech is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the exhibition industry at EXHIBITOR2010.

LAS VEGAS – Global Experience Specialists (GES), a leader in exhibition, event and retail marketing services, announced that for the second year in a row, its GES National Servicenter has earned certification under the J.D. Power and Associates Certified Call Center Program.