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May 13, 2015
Costing Your Connectivity
It's safe to say few planners expect the meeting or event venues they contract to provide free food and beverage services. Yet many planners continue
February 11, 2010
Brenda Tomlinson, McDaniels Marketing Communications
Brenda Tomlinson Director of Public Relations McDaniels Marketing Communications Pekin, Ill.Is the duration of
August 24, 2011
Tough Times for Tourism Marketers
The past few years have been tough for state tourism offices as many toil under heavy budget cuts that state governments enacted to cope with a poor
March 26, 2024
Sacramento: Meeting Planning on Easy Mode
Craft an extraordinary meeting where everything falls into place effortlessly
June 12, 2023
Meetings Tech Educator Jim Spellos on (Almost) Everything You Need to Know About Generative AI
Curious about generative AI and its applications in the meetings industry...but didn't know to ask? Meetings technology expert educator
January 23, 2012
Karrington Warfield
Karrington WarfieldAdministrative Assistant.Careerbuilder. Atlanta Do you find that your booking window (the time between booking a meeting and
April 17, 2012
Contracts: A Seller’s Market Changes the Landscape
While hot-button contract issues stay relatively the same over the years, economic conditions can vary wildly, with negotiating power shifting from
April 25, 2017
Government planners expect tough times ahead
This is a rough year to plan government meetings and events. So were 2013, 2009 and every other year following presidential elections. But 2017 is
January 21, 2011
The Big Picture
Are you more optimistic, or less, about the meetings industry and the economy than a year ago? A bit more optimistic
January 23, 2012
Megan Higgins, CMP
Megan Higgins, CMPMeeting Consultant/PlannerSite Solutions WorldwideAlbany, N.Y. Do you find that your booking window is increasing or shrinking
December 29, 2016
The Milwaukee area offers savory group experiences
The Milwaukee area is cooking up some fun options for groups interested in adding a tasty culinary outing to the meeting itinerary.In Milwaukee
July 26, 2022
Newport, Rhode Island Is for Classic Coastal Connections
Talk about an insightful and inspiring site inspection. Soon after Rhode Island lifted COVID-19 restrictions last year, Discover Newport sailed back
December 22, 2016
The Milwaukee area offers a smorgasbord of savory experiences for groups
The Milwaukee area is cooking up some fun options for groups interested in adding a tasty culinary outing to the meeting itinerary.In Milwaukee
July 09, 2012
IBTM Debuts First Report on American Planners' Buying Habits
The IBTM’s global meetings industry research arm presented its first report on the Americas June 20 at AIBTM in Baltimore, with highlights
June 11, 2024
3 Hotel Brands That Excel in Guest and Group Wellness Offerings
Wellness doesn’t stop for many business travelers while they’re on the road. In fact, mostly all of them prefer to keep up with their wellness-
December 16, 2009
Market Trends Sneak-Peek
Thanks for participating in our 2010 Meetings Market Trends Survey. The archived version of the webinar is available for free On Demand on the
May 28, 2014
Cutting costs and cultivating creativity with three foodie fads
Farm-to-table, craft cocktails and global cuisine are three of the hottest trends in group dining, gracing tables at restaurants as well as from
February 04, 2011
Kay Bothwell, CMP, Department of Labor & Employment
Kay Bothwell, CMP Administrative assistant III Department of Labor & Employment DenverIs the duration of
February 27, 2019
San Francisco Combats Homelessness With Compassion
Losing a $40 million piece of business tends to get one’s attention.Thus was the case in July 2018 when the