Whither dealer trips?

GE Security dealers, say goodbye to your annual junket -- a longtime tradition that has taken GE faithfuls to Portugal, Mexico and beyond.

From GE's message to dealers:

Considering the economic climate, it is imperative that we allocate available funding to increase our market focus, drive brand recognition and industry awareness. As a result, for 2009 we will be cancelling our planned national conferences.

Is this the end of luxurious dealer trips?

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