Tom Mazzocco was appointed executive vice president of the San Diego Convention Center Corporation. He joined the SDCCC in 1994 and previously served
March 08, 2011
Five Takeaways: Conference Centers: Achieving Objectives
Using a conference center can… assist in adapting your program design to the space. support your
September 23, 2016
Well-Being on the Road
With 200 properties worldwide offering Westin Hotels & Resorts’ Run Concierge program, it’s clear that guests want to stay active
June 17, 2013
What's Your Meetings Career ROI?
When it comes to recognizing your accomplishments and achievements, it’s unlikely that your manager is aware of everything you’ve done.
July 28, 2010
Hot Topic
The cap and gown ceremony is history and so is the celebrating. You’ve got the evidence (your diploma) that you’ve just completed a
September 23, 2024
A Journey Through the Texas Gulf Coast Reveals Compelling Group Options
Since first visiting Texas in 2008 for our inaugural Meetings Today Texas that year, the Lone Star State keeps calling me back.Starting in Corpus
August 01, 2022
Arlington, TX. Can. Do.
Every successful meeting, group tour or event can be broken down into two key elements: work and play. Nail them both and your event will
December 18, 2022
CSR: Best Practices for Giving Back
Explore the Top 3 questions you should ask to be sure your next teambuilding doesn’t suck...the air out of the room! The Great Resignation is
December 04, 2023
Host Your Event at One of These U.S. Soccer Stadiums
While American football may reign supreme as the sport of choice for viewers in the U.S., the original football is rising through the ranks.
July 24, 2017
Lululemon's Deb Gee Shares Intriguing Insights on Wellness
Destiny was definitely in the air for Deb Gee when she saw a posting for a job in her hometown of Vancouver, British Columbia, after having spent 10
August 14, 2012
GSA Passes on Per Diem Cuts
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has announced it will not cut federal lodging per diem rates, news that was well received by the
November 08, 2012
Take 10! CVBs: Negotiating for Services
What do you do if you don't have chemistry with the CVB representative? In the rare instances when I don’t
July 18, 2013
Three sources for creating an association event app
While having a strong social media presence is important, if your association event doesn’t have an event app of its own, you are behind the
October 26, 2023
Lights, Camera, Action! Universal Orlando Resort Offers Everything Groups Look for in Unforgettable Events
Already renowned for its iconic movie and TV-based theme parks, Universal Orlando Resort delivers top notch hotels, delectable dining and dazzling
January 01, 2007
Hong Kong: Going Strong
With a bold plan in place to lure more MICE business and a marketing catchprase on its website that reads “surging from strength to strength,
March 21, 2013
Call Me Maybe?
Hi all, and welcome to the April edition of Meetings Focus. We sincerely hope you enjoyed the inaugural issue of our new format and design last month
October 20, 2010
New York Hotel Poses Meetings Challenge
The Roosevelt Hotel has launched a challenge for meeting planners to compete for travel prizes and the title of Meeting Planner Star by coordinating
March 31, 2010
Benchmark Trends Report: ‘Cautiously Optimistic’
Demand for corporate meetings is cautiously optimistic with 2011 looking up, according to Benchmark Hospitality International’s annual “