March 14, 2012

10 Tips for More Productive Meetings

Mandarin Oriental Comes to Hotlanta
Mandarin Oriental is putting down roots in the ATL... Read more >>

New Nashville CC Likely Going Solar
Nashville’s new convention center, already set to have a green roof, probably will have a solar one, too... Read more >>

Savannah CC Debuts Green Initiatives
The Savannah International Trade & Convention Center has developed a comprehensive green plan that covers all areas of facility management... Read more >>

New Website For Industry Project Workers Launched
i-Meet.com, the professional and social network for people who plan meetings and events, has launched a new online solution website for companies and organizations... Read more >>

Central West Florida
Tampa Bay is used to the spotlight. With four Super Bowls and a World Series under its belt, along with meetings and conventions of every size and theme... Read more >>

Charlotte
The votes are in, and the Democratic National Committee has chosen Charlotte as the venue for its 2012 Democratic National Convention... Read more >>

Louisiana
Meeting groups looking to take in some live tunes and let their hair down will be hard-pressed to find a better locale than Louisiana... Read more>>

Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia is just across the Potomac River from the nation’s capital, and the region offers business groups a wealth of sophisticated and memorable off-site meeting and event venues... Read more >>

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ITB Berlin 2012: Focus on bloggers and on travel technology
For the first time, on the evening preceding the start of ITB Berlin, a reception was held for bloggers from all over the world...Read more >>

Hotel faces inspection after deaths
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will inspect the Grand Park Avenue Hotel for possible illegal modifications, following a fire... Read more >>

New rules: Hotel pools must have disabled access
Starting next week, swimming pools, spas and other recreation facilities open to the public must be accessible to people with disabilities... Read more >>

Travel groups pour into open-for-business Africa
The world's big hotel chains and airlines are rushing to serve new corporate customers in Africa... Read more >>

A Higher Calling
Some people like to run in their free time. Others enjoy reading, scrapbooking or maybe traveling or golfing. But ask Rev. Harry Schmidt what he does for fun, and he’ll say plan meetings... Read more >>

On the Upswing
Incentive and resort business is back. A recent survey by the Society of Incentive and Travel Executives found that over 80 percent of respondents plan to use motivational travel programs in the next one to three years. Hotels already see the upturn... Read more >>

What's That Meeting Worth?
Three years have passed since the global economic downturn pushed the meetings industry on its back.

Industry veterans and analysts say the 2009 fall happened largely because the industry didn’t have information about the value of meetings, with which it could counter criticism from politicians, pundits and business leaders... Read more >>

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10 Tips for More Productive Meetings
The National Conference Center compiled ten tips for conducting more productive meetings... Read more >>

Massive Mixed-Use Makeover
On March 12, a gala ribbon cutting will mark the beginning of a new downtown Salt Lake, a massive urban reinvention and a game changer for residents and visitors alike... Read more >>

Camelback Concessions
This summer, JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort & Spa’s Summer Concession Package will provide special perks to groups gathering at the inviting Arizona enclave... Read more >>

Indy Gets Artsy
Buckingham Companies and the Indianapolis Museum of Art today announced that they are collaborating on the art program for The Alexander... Read more >>

Adventures in Beer
North Carolina is the craft brew capital of the South. With nearly 30 working breweries across the state and almost as many brewpubs enthusiastically serving up... Read more >>

Happenings - Charlotte
Hotel Sierra was reflagged the Hyatt House Charlotte/Center City (704.373.9700; www.hyatt.com) last year... Read more >>

Short Takes
Destination Dispatch
Landmark Restaurant at the Warwick Dallas Hotel reopened with new decor, a refreshed menu and an expanded wine selection... Read more >>

Site Scene
Louisiana
Hotel Mazarin opened in New Orleans. Located a block off of Bourbon Street, the former Saint Louis Hotel was redecorated and renovated... Read more >>

Scandal Engulfs S.C. Hospitality Assoc. - 3/7/12
Benchmark Names Top 10 Meeting Industry Trends - 2/29/12
New Site Research Shows Optimism and Technology Top-of-Mind - 2/22/12
Dallas Marriott City Center Completes Makeover - 2/15/12
Raleigh Convention Center Goes Solar - 2/8/12
Tempting Top Ten: Best U.S. Hotels Named - 2/1/12
Air Travel Rights Fly Into Place - 1/25/12
Orlando Getting Cluster of Biz Traveler Hotels - 1/18/12
HQ Hotel Shot Down in Va. Beach - 1/11/12
Houston Planning Major Convention Area Development - 1/4/12
Ft. Lauderdale's Airport Hilton Must Be Demolished - 12/29/11
Houston Again Mulls Conv. Center Hotel - 12/22/11

March 14, 2012

How to stretch your meetings budget without sacrificing quality

Meetings in a Minute Tip
Here's how you can make your meeting shine without breaking the bank.

“Face to face selling is not what it used to be... ”

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Negotiating: Driving the Deal, Part 2

Wed. March 28, 2012
Once you know the key topics to be addressed in contracts, how do you negotiate to put in place the best contract for your organization without alienating your supplier partner? And how do you overcome common obstacles in contract negotiation?

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